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Opportunity

Are you looking to build a successful career in CNC Machine Programmer? West Central Steel of Willmar, MN is seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team. As a CNC Machine Programmer, you will be trained to program machines to create parts for our customers, all while receiving great wages and taking advantage of opportunities for daily overtime, generous 401K matching, and much more.

About West Central Steel

We’re in the business of providing high-quality carbon steel distribution and parts processing services to customers all over the Midwest. For over 70 years, we’ve maintained our status as leaders in our industry by committing to safety, quality, responsibility, relationships, and growth in everything we do. West Central Steel is a family-owned company dedicated to helping our customers and employees build their success.

Job Summary

The CAD Programmer position at West Central Steel plays a vital role in the overall success of meeting our customer’s needs accurately and in a timely manner. The CAD Programmer is responsible for the CAD programming of production equipment for part specifications to customer prints, responsible for the basic upkeep and corrections to programs. They use blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.  3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area is preferred.  This position works closely with sales and our machine operators to get processing orders through our plant as seamless as possible. CAD experience, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are the keys to success at this position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drafting thermal cut parts using multiple CAD Packages including AutoCAD & Solidworks.
• Convert geometry to useable NC code for the appropriate machine language from 2D & 3D Platforms
• Create tasks for machine specific operations generating CNC coding for thermal cutting machines including Plasma, Oxyfuel torch, & laser.
• Work with Enterprise PDM for archiving and production data management
• Coordination of parts from the customer to completion of the order.
• Scheduling of orders
• Work with variety of geometry data to create accurate customer programs for production
• Interaction with sales, customers, and shop personnel for parts production.
• Interact with the cutting equipment in a “hands on” capacity in conjunction with our machine operators.
• Assisting in double checking your co-workers work
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong Drafting skills are a must.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD required
• Print reading
• Attention to Detail
• Experience with CNC machines are helpful.
• Ability to work with other people; customers, sales and production.
• Willing to work in the production area of our business.

Benefits

This is a full time hourly position that offers the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Profit Sharing
• 401k

Any questions please contact Brian Kath, Operations Manager, 320-214-5231, bkath@wcsteel.com

Opportunity

Are you looking to build a successful career in the steel distribution and processing industry? West Central Steel of Willmar, MN is seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team. As a Warehouse Switch Truck Driver, you’ll take on the responsibilities of ensuring our semis are spotted in the drive through bays of our warehouse ready to load, all while taking advantage of benefit opportunities like daily overtime, generous 401K matching, and much more.

About West Central Steel

We’re in the business of providing high-quality carbon steel distribution and parts processing services to customers all over the Midwest. For over 70 years, we’ve maintained our status as leaders in our industry by committing to safety, quality, responsibility, relationships, and growth in everything we do. West Central Steel is a family-owned company dedicated to helping our customers and employees build their success.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Switch Truck Driver drives truck or tractor trailer units to spot equipment for loading.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit as well as walking and reaching with hands and arms. Climbing in and out of the truck cab will be done many times per shift. Most trailer switches will be done with the switch tractor equipped with a Barrett Lift, but some hand cranking of dollies will be required. The employee must regularly lift, or bar up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The start time for this position is 8:00pm Monday through Friday. Your job is complete when all the trucks are loaded or 6:00am, whichever comes first. This position will report to the Warehouse Night Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Drives truck or tractor trailer units to spot equipment for loading.
• Inspects truck and trailer equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, dollies, and deck for defects prior to spotting in load bays.
• Assists other employees in loading and unloading trucks.
• Occasional crane operation and truck loading.
• Secure loads and tarp on occasion when trailer needs to be driven on the public street or parked outside in inclement weather.
• Navigate our computer system to view and pull orders accurately and efficiently.
• Determine what products to pull while paying careful attention to specific product details and be able to differentiate between similar descriptions.
• Identify material using a measuring tape, caliper, printed locations, and designated color codes.
• Pull material from our inventory using overhead cranes
• Tag and package orders for shipping using overhead bridge crane and pneumatic
• banding equipment per customer-specific order instructions.
• Record employee number, quantity pulled, and location information on a
• computer tablet.
• Operate 1, 5, 10, or 20-ton crane with a 16-function pendant control or radio
• frequency controls.
• Verify material received with receiving documents for quality assurance purposes.
• Count, measure, and apply the proper barcodes to the incoming material.
• Load material onto outgoing trucks according to designated production documents.
• Analyze shipments and determine the best method for loading considering the order of stops, shipment size, and the weights of different loads to properly distribute weight on the vehicle.
• Record employee number, quantity loaded, and special requirements on the loading document.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Valid Class-A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid I.C.C. Medical Card in possession.
• Knowledge of fractions and decimals
• Ability to use and read 25’ measuring tape to a 1/16 of an inch
• Ability to read and use a caliper
• Ability to communicate with others
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Technical ability to use computers and tablets for recording orders.
• Ability to operate overhead crane
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening that includes drug test, hearing test, back screening and physical

Employee Benefits

• On-the-job training programs
• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan
• Daily overtime rollover
• Attendance bonuses
• Annual gear and supply stipends

Opportunity

Are you looking to build a successful career in manufacturing? West Central Steel of Willmar, MN is seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team. As a Warehouse Material Handler, you’ll be responsible for receiving, stocking, pulling, and loading thousands of pounds of steel each day using state-of-the-art cranes, forklifts, and custom software and technology to make the work efficient. 

We value the hard work our team puts forward, and as a result, you’ll enjoy earning competitive pay and great benefits like overtime that starts after 8 hours each day, generous 401K matching, and much more.  You will also earn aggressive opportunities for pay advancement that happen at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years into the job.

About West Central Steel 

We’re in the business of providing customers with steel and custom parts where and when they need them. Quality work done efficiently allows us to deliver steel the next day across the Midwest. 

For over 70 years, we’ve maintained our status as leaders in the industry by committing to safety, quality, responsibility, relationships, and growth in everything we do. Our family-owned business started in 1949 and has continually grown from a handful of garages to 305,000 square feet of production and warehouse space. 

As opposed to other manufacturing companies that ramp up and slow down production throughout the year, our company grows consistently by serving more than 800 different customers across different market segments. Sustainable business growth is at the forefront of our operational goals. 

Job Summary

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for pulling, loading, and receiving steel. Physical requirements include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and grasping. Available shifts include day, mid-shift, and night shifts. All warehouse employees report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor. 

Job Responsibilities

• Navigate our computer system to view and process orders accurately and efficiently.
• Determine what products to pull while paying careful attention to specific product details and be able to differentiate between similar descriptions. 
• Identify material using a measuring tape, caliper, printed locations, and designated color codes.
• Pull material from our inventory using a side loader forklift. Some of the items pulled will be hand stacked on fork tines while other orders may require material to be taken to the pulling station. Overhead bridge cranes are used to pull material in all other locations of the warehouse.
• Tag and package orders for shipping using overhead bridge crane and pneumatic banding equipment per customer-specific order instructions.
• Operate 1, 5, 10, or 20-ton cranes with a 16-function pendant control or radio frequency controls.
• Verify material received with receiving documents for quality assurance purposes. 
• Count, measure, and apply the proper barcodes to the incoming material.
• Load material onto outgoing trucks according to designated production documents.
• Analyze shipments and determine the best method for loading considering the order of stops, shipment size, and the weights of different loads to properly distribute weight on the vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to use and read a 25’ measuring tape to 1/16 of an inch.
• Ability to read and use a caliper.
• Proven knowledge of fractions and decimals. 
• Ability to operate an overhead crane.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Technical ability to use computers and tablets for recording orders.
• Possess organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening that includes a drug test, hearing test, back screening, and physical.

Employee Benefits:

• On-the-job training programs. If you don’t have all the experience we will train you.
• Overtime that starts after 8 hours each day.
• Boot reimbursements up to $150/year and cold weather gear stipend of $75/year.
• Aggressive opportunities for pay advancement. (+$1/hr following 120 days, 1 year, and 2 years.)
• Health insurance (Company contributions of $525 for single coverage and $1365 for family coverage. HSA, FSA, and traditional medical plans are also offered.)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401 (k) retirement account with 9% company match up to $900/year
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Attendance bonus

Opportunity

Are you looking to build a successful career in manufacturing? West Central Steel of Willmar, MN is seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team. As a CNC Machine Operator, you’ll take on the responsibility of operating CNC machines to provide customers with the parts needed for their projects. 

We value the hard work our team puts forward, and as a result, you’ll enjoy earning competitive pay and great benefits like overtime that starts after 8 hours each day, generous 401K matching, and much more. You will also earn aggressive opportunities for pay advancement that happen at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years into the job.

About West Central Steel 

We’re in the business of providing customers with steel and custom parts where and when they need them. Quality work done efficiently allows us to deliver steel the next day across the Midwest. 

For over 70 years, we’ve maintained our status as leaders in the industry by committing to safety, quality, responsibility, relationships, and growth in everything we do. Our family-owned business started in 1949 and has continually grown from a handful of garages to 305,000 square feet of production and warehouse space. 

As opposed to other manufacturing companies that ramp up and slow down production throughout the year, our company grows consistently by serving more than 800 different customers across different market segments. Sustainable business growth is at the forefront of our operational goals. 

Job Summary

CNC Machine Operators are the key to our steel processing capabilities at West Central Steel. You’ll be responsible for manufacturing quality parts using our CNC machines. Physical requirements include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and grasping. Available shifts include day and mid-shift and report to the Fabrication Supervisor. 

Job Responsibilities

• Use CNC controls for proper setup.
• Pull and process orders.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes as needed.
• Read prints and drawings.
• Understand and use measuring equipment.
• Inspect parts per control plan.
• Properly identify non-conforming items. 
• Maintain your machines daily and adhere to monthly inspections.
• Package orders and properly tag them prior to shipment.
• Ensure that all items on the process sheet are pulled and packed securely.
• Properly stage material and locate for loading.
• Assist with quality assurance inspections prior to shipment.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating a CNC Machine.
• 1 year of experience operating a Press Brake Machine.
• Ability to use and read a 25’ measuring tape to 1/16 of an inch.
• Ability to read and use a caliper.
• Proven knowledge of fractions and decimals.
• Technical ability to use computers and tablets for recording orders.
• Possess organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening that includes a drug test, hearing test, back screening, and physical.

Employee Benefits:

• On-the-job training programs. If you don’t have all the experience we will train you.
• Overtime that starts after 8 hours each day.
• Boot reimbursements up to $150/year and cold weather gear stipend of $75/year.
• Aggressive opportunities for pay advancement. (+$1/hr following 120 days, 1 year, and 2 years.)
• Health insurance (Company contributions of $525 for single coverage and $1365 for family coverage. HSA, FSA, and traditional medical plans are also offered.)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401 (k) retirement account with 9% company match up to $900/year
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Attendance bonus

Opportunity

Are you looking to build a successful career in driving and manufacturing? West Central Steel of Willmar, MN is seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team. As a Semi-Truck Driver, you’ll take on the responsibility of delivering customer shipments in a safe and timely manner.

This is an opportunity to enjoy all the benefits and independence of being a driver, but with the added advantages of being home each night with regular routes that allow you to develop great relationships with our customers.

We value the hard work our team puts forward, and as a result, you’ll enjoy earning competitive pay and great benefits like overtime that starts after 8 hours each day, generous 401K matching, and much more. You will also earn aggressive opportunities for pay advancement that happen at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years into the job.

About West Central Steel 

We’re in the business of providing customers with steel and custom parts where and when they need them. Quality work done efficiently allows us to deliver steel the next day across the Midwest. 

For over 70 years, we’ve maintained our status as leaders in the industry by committing to safety, quality, responsibility, relationships, and growth in everything we do. Our family-owned business started in 1949 and has continually grown from a handful of garages to 305,000 square feet of production and warehouse space. 

As opposed to other manufacturing companies that ramp up and slow down production throughout the year, our company grows consistently by serving more than 800 different customers across different market segments. Sustainable business growth is at the forefront of our operational goals.

Job Summary

Semi-Truck Drivers are essential to our company’s success at West Central Steel. They’re one of the key elements in fulfilling our promise to provide quick turnaround times on every order. Likewise, they’re a frontline representative of our team when it comes to interacting with customers and other members of our industry. 

Job Responsibilities

• Drives truck to and from destinations in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and North and South Dakota.
• Secures and protects the load using chains and straps as required by law and our customers.
• Covers or tarps the loads as required by the customer and inside management.  Most trailers have Conestogas that make covering the load easy.
• Inspects trucks for defects before and after trips and submits reports indicating truck condition.
• Maintains driver log according to DOT regulations.
• Assists other employees or customers in loading and unloading trucks. 
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two or more years of semi driving experience or training.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License required – Class A.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to speak effectively before customers or our employees.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and bills of lading. 
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift, move, or bar up to 100 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Employee Benefits:

• On-the-job training programs. If you don’t have all the experience we will train you.
• Overtime that starts after 8 hours each day.
• Boot reimbursements up to $150/year and cold weather gear stipend of $75/year.
• Aggressive opportunities for pay advancement. (+$1/hr following 120 days, 1 year, and 2 years.)
• Health insurance (Company contributions of $525 for single coverage and $1365 for family coverage. HSA, FSA, and traditional medical plans are also offered.)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401 (k) retirement account with 9% company match up to $900/year
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Attendance bonus

Updated May 2022