Saw Operator

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promotes a culture of safety and follows all local safety guidelines
• Saw Operator is responsible to inspect the equipment at the beginning of each shift, along with an audit that all safety devices and emergency switches are operational.
• Complete rack tag, Daily Saw Report, and work order required information.
• Check saw table for debris that could damage the parts causing scratches and dents.
• Feed parts to the stop, keeping arms and hands away from the saw blade path and the clamp.
• Engage the saw to begin the cut process only once confirmation is received by the Saw Assistant that they are clear of any pinch points.
• Stack parts on the age racks using socks (spacers) in between layers of product as indicated by the work order. Ensure care is given to avoid damaging the parts and center parts on the age racks.
• Measure the length of the part as the first product is placed on the rack, in the middle of the rack and as the last part is placed on the age cart. Record dimensions on the Daily Saw Report (QC-50).
• Record scrap on the saw report and complete the rack tag. There must be a rack tag on each age rack, indicating Customer, order number, correct temper (T1, T4, T52), quantities, signed by the Saw Operator.
• Calculate Scrap: based on the number of billets ran (X), the number of pieces per billet (#) then subtract number of good parts that were run.
• Push or move age racks by a forklift to Building 2 for the aging process.
• Using air hoses, blow saw chips off of parts.
• Measures cut stock from machine using tape measure, mylar, height gauge, caliper or square to verify against specifications.
• Maintains production count.
• Loads data into computer for tracking when applicable.
• Maintains quality of parts before forwarding them to the next operation.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management.
• Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company.
• Participate in all established company health and safety training programs, and comply with all policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Frequent mental and visual attention where the flow is intermittent with intermittent checking.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles and chemicals.
• The noise level is usually very loud.
• The employee is required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles and chemicals.
• The noise level is usually very loud.
• The employee is required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.