Department: Shop Operations 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Grade/Level:

Job Type: Regular 

Work Schedule: Variable Shifts - As determined by department management.

Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: Shop Foreman

Amount of Travel Required: None

Positions Supervised: Shop Employees

Steel Service: Building Excellence, Empowering Careers

At Steel Service, we don’t just build steel structures—we build futures. Since 1969, we’ve been a trusted leader in the steel construction industry, completing major projects across the U.S. and beyond. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we’re proud to hold the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) certification with a Sophisticated Paint Endorsement (SPE), a testament to our commitment to quality.

Our mission for our Machine Operator position is simple: to be the Preferred Steel Contractor for customers worldwide. We achieve this through a culture of safety, excellence, and innovation, always delivering on time and exceeding expectations. Whether it’s engineering, fabrication, or installation, our team works with cutting-edge technology like 3D modeling to ensure precision and collaboration at every step.

But Steel Service is more than a workplace, it’s a place where your career thrives. We empower our employees with opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a real impact in an environment that values integrity and teamwork. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of something big, join us in building the future, one beam at a time.

Ready to make your mark? Steel Service is waiting for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Operates machines in a safe and productive manner. Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.
• Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.
• Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
• Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstone, punches, and hand drills.
• Compute layout dimensions and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly.
• Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Lift and position workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates.
• Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules.
• Inspect machined parts to verify conformance to specifications.
• Design and prepare templates of wood, paper, or metal.
• Brace parts in position within hulls or ships for riveting or welding.
• Add dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other workers.
• Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, training, directing, coaching, and counseling assigned shop employees.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience: No prior experience necessary