Saw Operator

Job Summary

About the role

Cuts materials for projects, using various saws, under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates manual and automatic metal cutting band saws
• Cuts various materials as outlined on project
• Able to recognize and maintain color coding of material
• Keep work area organized to eliminate the possibility of mixing material types
• Maintain proper measurements/time on projects

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of the types and capabilities of saws
• Ability to interpret and translate job specifications

Qualifications

• Must be able to sequence projects in order of importance
• Good knowledge of shop tools and machines
• Good knowledge of different material types
• Basic math skills including: decimal points, fractions, tape measurement readings
• Basic blueprint reading skills a plus
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to gauge the quality of the finished product and ensure it is up to Petersen's standards
• Ability to operate a forklift

Skills

• Ability to communicate what is needed by planners
• Interacts with other machinists and toolmakers on a daily basis
• Must be able to understand implicit and explicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure

Benefits

• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel

Schedule

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion
• Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs

Pay

• Not specified

Equipment Used (but Not Limited To)

• Vertical band saw
• Horizontal band saw
• Chop saw

Availability

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion
• Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs

Working Conditions

• Works in a typical machine shop surrounding
• Incoming material may be dirty and/or oily
• Working conditions vary according to weather

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisor responsibilities

Additional Comments

• Ability to be proactive and look for new and more efficient ways to complete the job will contribute to the employee's success