Hiring: Production/Operations Laboratory Technical Specialty Company: SSAB Location: Northport, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 15:14:12 About the job Experience: •1 - 2+ years of experience as a machine operator in a production/manufacturing setting •Completion of the established Skill Pie per location •Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized •Solid functional working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.); ability to operate light equipment, good knowledge of mechanical devices •Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Required Skills: •Perform machine setups to start a production cycle, to include loading & unloading work products (lifting work pieces manually or using appropriate equipment), controlling & adjusting the functions as required, securing work pieces in fixtures and observing machine operations •Operates special-purpose machines or equipment required for the production &/or cutting of customer parts, strictly adhering to client job specification and ensure good quality work, inserting all production materials in the various parts of the machine where they are supposed to be to enhance production output •Inspects and measures welded work pieces to verify conformance to customer specifications using instruments such as preset comparator, fixed gauges, calipers and micrometers •Maintains welders and special-purpose machines; to include replacing worn machine accessories such as collet pads or fixture pads, cleaning equipment using solvent and rags, lubricate equipment as needed, and other maintenance duties as assigned •Ensure that equipment is operating properly and safely; take steps to report and repair equipment, internally & externally, with suppliers; troubleshoot machine problems to determine actual faults •Operate hand-held air-driven tools, electrical tools, tappers, forklift and crane (required certifications must be obtained) •Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools to ensure they meet requirements, customer specifications and within Company Policy •Test the operation of machines periodically to guarantee proper running, fix issues that might occur during the shift, check output to discover any machine-related mistakes or flaws, keep records of approved and defective units, final products & maintenance schedules, and maintain activity logs Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. •Demonstrated capacity to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards •High School Diploma or equivalent Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!