Saw Operator / Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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