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GBW Operator-Nights

12/19/2025

The GBW Operator is responsible for moving materials through process tanks and zinc kettles, aligning and securing materials on machines, and monitoring the machining process. They must also maintain a clean work area and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Working Hours

50 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
For nearly 70 years, Merchants Metals has been the provider of choice for thousands of professional fence contractors, architects, and quality building material retailers. In fact, we offer the industry’s largest selection of premium-quality fence product solutions for industrial, commercial, high-security, and residential applications. Our comprehensive product offerings afford our customers a dependable “one stop shop” for all their fence and perimeter security needs. And our skilled and knowledgeable customer support professionals provide outstanding, seamless assistance with everything from the initial product selection all the way through delivery. Simply stated, Merchants Metals is committed to offering fence, design and retail professionals the widest possible array of high quality, competitively priced products, and exceptional customer support before, during and after the sale. Merchants Metals is American Owned & Operated.
About the Role

Description

About Merchants Metals

We’re one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems in North America. With 35 distribution center locations, four manufacturing facilities, and a 60-year legacy of providing quality fencing and accessories, Merchants Metals continues to be the contractor and architect choice for excellence. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.


Why Join the Merchants Metals Team?

Our core values are in seven basic principles: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Transparency, Empowerment, and Teamwork. Our employees are part of a culture that values and promotes personal growth and development. We understand that to be a market leader; we must be committed not only to our products but also to our people. We are committed to growing our employees and want our people to feel their time with Merchants Metals is an investment in their future. It’s our talent that helps make Merchants Metals the first name in fence solutions.



POSITION SUMMARY:

We currently have openings in the operations department for the following positions: (Shifts hours are from 5 pm -5 am)

GBW Operator-Galvanizing before weaving

• Move materials through the process tanks and zinc kettles

• Align and secure holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, or materials on machines

• Transfer metal into a furnace

• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using

precision instruments, such as micrometers

• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process

• Maintain the surrounding area, keeping the area free of debris



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
  • Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
  • Read work instructions and set up machines as required to run different product sizes.
  • Stand or walk for the entire shift and use arms and back to perform the tasks associated with the role.
  • Must be able to work overtime as required with Saturday availability.


Requirements

NECESSARY SKILLS, BACKGROUND & COMPETENCIES:

  • Minimum one year of work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Must be able to work in a team-based, positive, fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to understand written instructions and follow procedures.
  • Must be able and willing to work 5 PM-5 AM MON-SAT. Employees average at least 40 hours a week, no more than 50.
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Mechanical Aptitude

Benefits: We’ve got you covered.


Merchants Metals offers benefits that are specifically designed to fit your needs. We provide industry-leading coverage and benefits to our people and qualified family members, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for Employees, Spouses, Dependents &/or entire Families at a very low cost
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Convenient 24/7 Doctor Visits through LiveHealth Online
  • Legal Assistance via Legal Shield
  • Employee Assistance Program and discounts.
  • 401k Retirement Program with strong company match.

In addition to the benefits program, Merchants Metals also provides employees a competitive wage, career advancement, paid PTO, and holidays. and training opportunities.



Key Skills
Manufacturing ExperienceTeamworkAttention to DetailReliabilityMechanical AptitudeSafety ProceduresMachine OperationMaterial Handling
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision CoverageLife InsuranceShort/Long-Term Disability Insurance24/7 Doctor VisitsLegal AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program401k Retirement ProgramPaid PTOHolidaysTraining Opportunities
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