Overview
Hours: 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday
Location: Lockport, IL. area
Below is a general summary of the responsibilities and requirements found in this role.
Job Summary & Core Responsibilities
The primary objective of a Beamline Operator is to transform raw structural steel beams into finished components according to precise engineering specifications.
- Machine Operation: You will load, set up, and operate CNC beam drill lines (such as the Advantage or Sub-X series). This includes monitoring drilling, milling, tapping, countersinking, and "scribing" (layout marking) operations.
- Material Handling: Utilizing overhead cranes, forklifts, or integrated material handling systems to move heavy structural beams into the machine’s path and offload them once processed.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Reading and interpreting complex structural fabrication drawings to ensure parts are processed with high accuracy.
- Quality Control: Verifying dimensions and hole placements against project prints to ensure the steel meets industry standards (e.g., AISC/AWS).
- Maintenance: Performing routine daily maintenance on the machinery—such as checking fluid levels, clearing chips/debris, and monitoring drill bit wear—to ensure consistent performance.
Typical Qualifications
- Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with CNC-driven industrial machinery.
- Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read and translate technical drawings into machine commands.
- Safety Awareness: A rigorous commitment to shop floor safety, especially when working with heavy steel and automated equipment.
- Mechanical Aptitude: A proactive approach to troubleshooting minor mechanical or software issues during the production run.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
