Shear Operator
- LocationUSA
- Work typeNot stated
- Salary18 to 22 USD an hour
- Posted6 November 2026
- SourceWLS Companies's careers page (Paylocity)
Live checkFirst seen 1 h ago; still listed on WLS Companies's careers page 1 h ago.
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- Skills and toolsMicrosoft Office, Excel
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Company Description:
Founded in Cleveland in 1944, WLS specializes in short and medium run metal stamping, fabrication and laser cutting to service a wide variety of industries.
Work Performed:
The Shear Operator will shear and transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations.
Job Requirements:
• Measure and shear sheet metal to size according to various production requirements
• Load and unload material from storage locations using an overhead crane and forklift
• Complete manufacturing paperwork and ERP transactions to issue materials and ensure traceability requirements are met
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of area
Qualifications:
• Strong measurement and shop math skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience reading blueprints/engineering drawings
• Ability to differentiate metal types and thicknesses
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of MS Office - i.e. MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other departments
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Motivation to learn and develop with WLS
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 40 pounds.
Required Education and Experience:
• Basic reading and math skills
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
Salary Description
$18.00-22.00
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