Equipment Operator 2 Stockton, CA

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Hello prospective employee we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Equipment Operator position in Stockton CA!

About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwests products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe innovative creative fun diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Benefits:

Benefits include: Medical Dental Vision EAP company paid Life Insurance & STD and 401K with 3.5% Match
We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
Incentive based on safety up to .60 cents
Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
Compensation will be based on knowledge skills and ability

About this position:
As a condition of employment all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidates eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday Swing Shift
Starting Wage: $20.15 - $29.45 depending on experience plus shift $1.25 an hour differential.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

Operate metal burning machine with gas and or laser equipment to maintain optimal machine uptime and part quality.
Communicate effectively with crane operators machine operators and parts processors to streamline production and reduce downtime.
Review and verify batch tickets work instructions material specifications part numbers revisions thickness and grade before cutting.
Verify heat numbers against certifications and follow proper documentation procedures.
Perform first article inspections to confirm correct thickness measurements and cut quality.
Properly mark remnants for restocking including color code heat number thickness and REM number.
Monitor operations with a focus on reducing cost: minimize material waste maximize machine time and ensure proper equipment usage.
Enforce and adhere to all company safety protocols and industry standards.

Required Experience:

IC