Saw Operator - Level 1
Full Time
Ithaca, MI, US
Pay Rate: $15.00/hr
Department: Saw Operations
Reports To: Saw Operations Manager
Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)
Hours: 6am - 2:30pm (Monday- Friday)
Job Summary:
Execute duties given by saw operations manager. Properly carry out saw operations as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Load and unload material into saws.
- Perform the following computer functions in Plex: load job, complete job, choose proper container and maintain proper Statistical Process Controls (SPCs) as required by each specific job.
- Set up saws for specific jobs.
- Set up CNC controls.
- Stage bins for each saw.
- Empty chip bins.
- Monitor orders as they are processed by the saw.
- Perform quality checks with measuring tools and enter in Plex.
- Operate fork truck.
- Assist with cleaning, organizing and general upkeep of the saw shop.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- General computer experience required.
- Fork truck and overhead crane experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong general computer skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic math functions and accurately use tape measure and other measuring tools.
- Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Ability to stand for an entire shift to operate machinery.
- Ability to safely maneuver around each machine, and from one machine to another, to monitor and adjust the steel as it processes through each machine.
- Physical activity such as bending, reaching, and twisting while pushing and pulling bars or pieces of steel as they are processed.
- Ability to safely ascend and descend steps, stairs, or ladders to access and operate machinery and fork trucks.
- Ability to work atop of uneven surfaces to move and secure bundles of steel.
- Ability to frequently lift 15-50 pounds of steel bars repeatedly and occasionally lift up-to 80 pounds of steel bars repeatedly.
- Constant exposure to machinery and loud noises.
Authority:
All employees at this facility have responsibility and authority to note areas of product or customer issues and bring it to management’s attention.
Employee Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and I understand and can perform the essential functions and other requirements of the position, with or without accommodation. I agree that if there is anything in the job description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor or Human Resources. I understand that Capital Steel & Wire has the right to revise this job description at any time. I acknowledge that Capital Steel & Wire is an at-will employer which means that either I or the company can terminate the relationship at any time. This job description does not supersede the at-will status and does not constitute an employment contract for any specified period of time.
