Machine Operator, Thermal, 2nd shift

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Machine Operator, Thermal, 2nd shift - O'Neal Steel, Birmingham, AL

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: MACHI011199

Posting Details

Posted: May 29, 2026

Full-Time

Hourly Range: $25 USD to $35 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

Birmingham, AL 35222, USA

Job Details

Description

O'Neal Steel currently has an opening for a (2nd Shift) Machine Operator (thermal) at our Birmingham, AL facility.

The Machine Operator sets up and operates thermal processing equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Thermal processing equipment is defined as any machine that uses thermal energy (heat) to cut, form, shape or otherwise process stock material. These machines include but are not limited to plasmas, lasers, etc. Uses computer-controlled equipment to select, position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.

What you will be doing:

Following all safety guidelines and wearing all required personal protective equipment.

Set up and operate a variety of thermal processing equipment; plasma, laser, etc.

Operate a wide variety of material handling equipment, forklift, overhead crane, stacker crane, side loader, yard dog, etc.

Read and interpret blueprints and following work instructions.

Use measuring tools such as tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper, and micrometer.

Convert fractions to decimals and vice versa, add and subtract fractions and decimals.

Provide high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

Must be able to work 2nd Shift (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Monday-Friday. Overtime will be required as needed.

*Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

What you will like about us: O'Neal offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

Potential Monthly Production Bonus

Paid weekly

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Work site Wellness Programs

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Tuition and Health club Reimbursement

Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Training and Development Opportunities

401k

About Us: With more than 100 years in business, O'Neal Steel, an O'Neal Industries affiliate, supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products for companies nationwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, O'Neal Steel has 19 strategically located distribution centers throughout the country that offer inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service. O'Neal Steel's industry-leading online platform, PRONTO, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Ability to operate a variety of thermal processing equipment including, but not limited to, plasmas, lasers, etc.

Ability to operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklift, overhead crane, stacker crane, side loader, yard dog, etc.

Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.

Ability to use measuring tools such as: tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper, and micrometer.

Ability to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa, add and subtract in fractions and decimals.

Responsible for providing high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

Preferred

Ability to operate a variety of non-thermal processing equipment including, but not limited to, saws, shears, press brakes, rollers, and digi-benders.