Saw Operator

Job Description:

As a saw operator, your job duties involve setting up and inspecting equipment, installing saw blades, measuring the length to cut to specifications, and operating the machines. You must have experience with all relevant tools, including position guides and holding blocks. Experience with steel tubing, channels, beams, angles and rounds is PREFERRED

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Physical Requirement:

·        Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully.

• Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs. and carry up to 50 lbs., with ease of movement in a     fast-paced environment.

·        Engage in repetitive motion, clutch, lift, grab, bend, stoop, push, and pull without difficulties.

  Stand on feet during work shift and effectively communicate issues.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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·        Set up and operate a variety of saws to cut metal and other materials.

·        Set up the saw machine, adjusting for each job.

·        Set stops or guides to specified lengths.

·        Read and understand basic measuring tools.

·        Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications dimensions.

·        File, grind and smooth rough edges and surfaces.

·        Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and saw cuts.

·        Troubleshoot saw to operator level.

·        Select and install saw blades and other attachments according to specifications.

·        Maintain saws, checking and replacing worn blades, drive belts and other parts an operator would do.

·        Keep records of daily production

·        Examine finished work pieces for defects.

·        Read drawings and blueprints.

·        Ability to run overhead cranes and safely operate machines.

·        Know weight of cut part and determine weight of raw material components to transition material in a safe manner.

·        Perform daily operational checks and perform cleanup at beginning and end of shifts.

·        Ability to accurately complete work orders and production schedule along with efficiently complete projects.

·        Perform cuts and required nesting as defined by production.

·        Accurate completion of production log sheets.

·        Accurate completion of work order based on production schedule.

·        Maintain a safe work environment by following procedures and complying with safety and quality standards.

·        Troubleshoot saw to operator level.

·        Ability to stage and control movement of material flow in shop.

·        Prepare recommendations to modify processes to improve productivity and quality.

·        Demonstrated knowledge with saw experience.

·        Help pack and transport finished pieces.

·        Other duties as assigned.

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·        Minimum 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

·        Ability to follow instructions and work in a group environment.

·        Attention to detail.

·        Capability to work independently and complete assignments within given parameters.

·        Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines with a positive attitude.

·        The environment is that of a heavy industrial worksite.

·        Outdoor elements are a factor.

·        Exposure to air particles, such as dust, chemicals (oil, gas, diesel fumes) and weld smoke.

·        Exposure to loud, penetrating noises in some work areas.

·        Proper personal protective equipment is always required, such as steel composite toed or metatarsal boots, ear plugs/earmuffs, safety glasses, pants, hard hats.

·        Ability to read technical, engineering drawings and job orders.

·        Experience in the operation of saws.

·        Knowledge of safety procedures

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