Crane Operator
Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Crane Operator position! STABLE FULL-TIME WORK EXPECTED THROUGH 2025 AND 2026 CALENDER YEARS AND BEYOND!
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 include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, 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, Day Shift, with limited after hours and weekends as required Starting Wage: $19.65 - $28.95 Farwest Steels Operations Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Equipment Operator. In this role, you will operate the Marvel Saw to support the metal processing equipment. The goal is the on-time delivery of best-in-class parts that meet or exceed customer expectations, while actively managing machine maintenance schedules and workflows to maximize throughput.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
Operation of Marvel Saw cutting equipment in a safe, efficient manner
Review, comprehension, and execution of batches/work instructions, communicating and rectifying any discrepancies prior to initiating cut program
Verify material in accordance with customer expectations and company procedures
Perform first-article and in-production inspections to ensure customer specifications are met or exceeded.
Process, mark and bundle/package jobs in accordance with work instructions
Accurately and completely complete batch paperwork
Actively manage daily cut schedule to maximize throughput of jobs through the station
Perform all duties with the utmost regard for personal, co-worker, and customer safety
Maintain a clean, 5S workstation at all times
Minimal Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Basic mathematical computation skills
Ability to use a tape measure and micrometer
Previous steel processing experience preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
Overhead crane experience/certification preferred
Forklift experience/certification preferred
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US!