Saw Operator

Roles And Responsibilities

• Reads to order for specifications, such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimensions to be cut
• Obtains and transfers stock to machine, manually or with hoist
• Installs or adjusts saw blade and sets blade tension and cutting speed for specified operation
• Sets saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts, using wrench
• Sets stops and guides to control dimension of cut, using steel rule and wrenches
• Positions and secures stock against stops or in feeding device
• Starts machine and observes operation
• Marks identifying data on workpiece
• Replaces defective cutting blade or wheel, using handtools
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities
• Inspects and measures parts to maintain quality control
• Records daily attendance and production information on timekeeping system
• Follows all Barnes company policies and procedures diligently and effectively

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Six months experience in a manufacturing environment or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to read shop routings, blueprints and standard tape measure to 1/32nd of an inch
• Fork Lift Operator Certification
• Continually stand and walk
• Frequently push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally bend to the floor