Equipment Operator 2

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Our 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401K with 3.5% company match
• Incentive based on safety, up to $0.60 per hour
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities

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. Farwest participates in E-Verify and confirms each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Pay

Starting wage: $20.15 - $29.45 per hour, depending on experience, plus a $1.25 per hour shift differential.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite. Monday - Friday, swing shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal burning machine with gas and/or laser equipment to maintain optimal machine uptime and part quality.
• Communicate effectively with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to streamline production and reduce downtime.
• Review and verify batch tickets, work instructions, material specifications, part numbers, revisions, thickness, and grade before cutting.
• Verify heat numbers against certifications and follow proper documentation procedures.
• Perform first article inspections to confirm correct thickness, measurements, and cut quality.
• Properly mark remnants for restocking, including color code, heat number, thickness, and REM number.
• Monitor operations with a focus on reducing cost: minimize material waste, maximize machine time, and ensure proper equipment usage.
• Enforce and adhere to all company safety protocols and industry standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (optional).
• At least one (1) year of steel saw cutting machine experience.
• Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
• Ability to work in a team environment and treat employees and customers with respect, courtesy, and tact.
• Perform routine office support, understand written and oral instructions, and make mathematical calculations.