Saw Operator

HOURS:

• 40 hours/week
• Monday through Friday; First shift
• Work flexible hours with overtime, including Saturdays. .

REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor

PAY: $14 - $15

SUMMARY : Load, Operate, Unload and Change blades/tooling on Saws, Punches and Mill

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Must adhere strictly to the Company Safety Policy and the Safety Standards for the Equipment that is being operated
• Must be able to read, speak & write English and understand blueprints and working drawings
• Must be able to read a blueprint/drawing and produce work within the specified tolerance
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and safely produce the required work within the time given.
• Must be willing to clean and lubricate the machines on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Must be able to adjust production equipment/machinery setup to achieve desired quality.
• Must be able to perform quality checks and record those results
• Must be able plan and organize assigned work efficiently based on a predetermined schedule and due date
• Must be flexible and willing to work on the most important task at the time.
• Must be willing to troubleshoot equipment with on and off-site support
• Must be willing to perform basic machine maintenance
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-Related Characteristics:

• Follows safety rules/practices and is safety conscious at all times.
• Maintains good attitude with customers and company employees.
• Must have good hygiene, work ethic, understand punctuality and ability to work independently.
• Works in teams to produce quality and appropriate quantities of products to meet customer needs.
• Possess an energetic, enthusiastic and self-starting attitude.
• Possess good math skills
• Possess excellent measuring skills, with ability to read and understand foot/inch/fractions to 1/32 of an inch.
• Maintain a good attitude toward fast paced change, lean manufacturing and multi-tasking.
• Dependable and regular attendance is necessary.

Qualification Requirements :

• Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty at a minimum satisfactory level.
• Individuals must possess the required education/experience, job related characteristics and specialized skills/certifications.

Physical Demands/Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Climbs ladders or works on scaffolds to disassemble structures.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Factory setting; hot and cold temperatures; noisy conditions.
• Able to lift 80 lbs.

Education and/or Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 6 months minimum experience operating equipment such as saws, vertical mills, or Ironworkers
• Some welding experience is desirable but not required