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Processing & Programmer Specialist
Accepting applicationsO'Neal Steel · Mobile, AL
Full-Time Entry aiate
Posted
2d ago
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Test
Experience
Entry
Country
United States
O'Neal Steel currently has an opening for a Processing & Programmer Specialist at our Mobile, AL facility.
Are you a technically driven professional? At O'Neal Steel, we're more than a steel service center - we're a trusted partner to manufacturers, fabricators, and builders across our footprint. We're looking for a Processing & Programmer Specialist to join our team. This role owns processed orders from quote through production and shipment. It combines programming, hands-on processing support, and order coordination to drive efficient execution, improve throughput, and maximize profitability. This position serves as the link between sales, operations, and the shop floor to ensure work is quoted accurately, produced efficiently, and delivered on time.
In this role you will:
Analyze prints to determine production methods, machine time, costs, and lead times
Support inside sales with quotes and pricing for processed work
Program machines and optimize nesting for yield and efficiency
Troubleshoot programming and machine issues as needed
Monitor quality, tolerances, and job flow during production
Coordinate orders with operations, vendors, and sales to meet delivery timelines
Expedite orders and resolve issues impacting production or shipment
Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and increase efficiency
Follow and promote all safety policies and procedures in the processing environment
What you will bring:
High school diploma
Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting blueprints
Programming experience (plasma/oxyfuel/laser) preferred
Experience with CAD/nesting software (e.g., SigmaNEST, ProNest, AutoCAD)
Experience in manufacturing or steel processing
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills, both oral and written across multiple departments
Ability to communicate and work effectively across multiple departments including outside contacts and vendors
What success looks like:
Safety is top of mind and priority #1
Accurate and profitable quotes
Efficient programs with minimal rework
Smooth flow from quote → programming → production → shipment
Consistent achievement of lead times (3-5 days where applicable)
Improved machine utilization and reduced scrap
Must be able to work 1st shift (8:00AM-5:00PM) 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 Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
PTO
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.
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Are you a technically driven professional? At O'Neal Steel, we're more than a steel service center - we're a trusted partner to manufacturers, fabricators, and builders across our footprint. We're looking for a Processing & Programmer Specialist to join our team. This role owns processed orders from quote through production and shipment. It combines programming, hands-on processing support, and order coordination to drive efficient execution, improve throughput, and maximize profitability. This position serves as the link between sales, operations, and the shop floor to ensure work is quoted accurately, produced efficiently, and delivered on time.
In this role you will:
Analyze prints to determine production methods, machine time, costs, and lead times
Support inside sales with quotes and pricing for processed work
Program machines and optimize nesting for yield and efficiency
Troubleshoot programming and machine issues as needed
Monitor quality, tolerances, and job flow during production
Coordinate orders with operations, vendors, and sales to meet delivery timelines
Expedite orders and resolve issues impacting production or shipment
Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and increase efficiency
Follow and promote all safety policies and procedures in the processing environment
What you will bring:
High school diploma
Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting blueprints
Programming experience (plasma/oxyfuel/laser) preferred
Experience with CAD/nesting software (e.g., SigmaNEST, ProNest, AutoCAD)
Experience in manufacturing or steel processing
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills, both oral and written across multiple departments
Ability to communicate and work effectively across multiple departments including outside contacts and vendors
What success looks like:
Safety is top of mind and priority #1
Accurate and profitable quotes
Efficient programs with minimal rework
Smooth flow from quote → programming → production → shipment
Consistent achievement of lead times (3-5 days where applicable)
Improved machine utilization and reduced scrap
Must be able to work 1st shift (8:00AM-5:00PM) 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 Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
PTO
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.
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