Band Saw Operator

About the role

The Band Saw Operator is responsible for utilizing the machines in the service center to cut material using one or more plate and bar saws.

Responsibilities

• Be 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 by specification and on time without exception.
• Pull and stage material to be processed at the saw.
• Retrieve material from the plate racks using a fork truck.
• Measure material to exact requirements.
• Enter data for exact specifications into 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 and in the weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.
• Keep the immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Adhere to all Sunshine Metals’ handbook policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of related experience or training working with saw and/or machinery.
• One or more years in the metals service center industry.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to measure using different tools.
• Ability to read and calculate numbers and data.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction.
• Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong work ethic; initiative-taking.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in the metals service center industry.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands can include but are not limited to:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Use of hands or fingers
• Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing
• Bending/Climbing
• Speaking and Listening
• Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less)

• Weights to be lifted: Up to 50 pounds—can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed.
• Weights to be pushed/pulled: Up to 50 pounds—can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention to recognize needs for repair and service to facilities, machines, and vehicles. Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, and humidity.