Saw Operator/Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of Position: A Saw Operator sets up and operates a metal cutting band saw to cut metal, brass, and aluminum workpieces according to specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work orders, or patterns to determine equipment set-up, procedures to be used, or specifications of final products.
• Set up and operate metal cutting band saws.
• Obtain and transfer material to designated machine areas manually, with a hoist or overhead crane.
• Install saw blades and set blade tension and cutting speed for specified operation.
• Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed; measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Set up and operate grinding and related tools that remove burrs from part surfaces.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to use common power tools and equipment in accordance with safe working practices to achieve the work outcome.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, shop drawings, etc. is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Must be able to accurately read and use a tape measure.
Preferred Competencies:
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.