Machine Operator - Orbital Welder

Summary Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry. As a Machine Operator - Orbital Welder, your primary responsibility is setting up, operating, and maintaining orbital welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on tubing, piping, and related components. This role ensures compliance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements. Roles and Responsibilities Set-up & shutdown of machine Demonstrate mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain production equipment and ability to use basic inspections tools Understand machine setup paramters, tooling, and process controls to ensure consistent weld quality Read and interpret blueprints and welding procedures Inspects completed work for conformance to sepcifications Working in a safe manner as outlined during training and use prescribed safety equipment, including PPE Safely execute job tasks while meeting productivity goals Identify and report workplace hazards to supervision; remedy identified hazards if within ability All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice Requirements Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills Prior experience as a machine operator, preferably in a precision or regulated manufacturing setting or 1-3 years of experience operating industrial machinery in a manufacturing or production environment Knowledge of stainless-steel tubing/piping and basic welding principles

Preferred:

Welding certifications or experience in high purity/regulated industries Strong ability to read mechanical drawings and use precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges) Must be safety conscious and a team player Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

Salary:

This position is a Union position. Per Union contract this position pays $29.99. New employees hired shall receive eighty-five percent (85%) of the full rate for the first three months of employment, ninety percent (90%) of the rate for the next three months, and ninety-five (95%) of the rate for the next six months. Travel is required for training. Training is anticipated to require weekly travel for approximately 3 weeks to one of our facilities in Powder Springs, GA. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.