SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Saw Operator is responsible for utilizing the machines in the service center to cut material using one or more plate and bar saws.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
At a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Saw Operator. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.
- Become an expert in the mechanical operation of one or more saws in the service center.
- Process orders according to customer cut to size specifications.
- Ensure orders are processed per specification and on time without exception.
- Pull and stage material to be processed at saw.
- Retrieve material from the plate racks using a fork truck.
- Measure material to exact requirements.
- Enter data for the exact specifications onto the appropriate form for data entry into the computer.
- Safely and properly operate cranes, fork trucks and apply safe rigging.
- Assist in the packaging and receiving of shipments.
- Assist in weekly inventory cycle counts.
- Work safely and in compliance with Sunshine Metals Policies and procedures.
- Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.
- Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
Required Skills
- Strong work ethic; self-motivated
- Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to measure using different tools
- Exceptional reading and math skills
- Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction
- Microsoft Office proficiency, including Work, Excel, and Outlook
Required Experience
- Two years related experience or training working with saw and/or machinery
- One or more years in the metals service center industry