Saw Operator / Manufacturing/ Production / Heavy Equipment

Summary

Saw Operator - Operate carbide and band saws to cut and trim material to specifications.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate saw, verify dimensions of material before and throughout the cutting process.
• Adjust machine stops, feeds and speeds of saws as necessary to conform to specifications and given tolerances.
• Determine what saw blade to use.
• Lay out parts prior to cutting.
• Review material specifications to shop order, verify order number, heat number, lengths, widths and pieces to cut.
• Load material into machine utilizing overhead crane and to ensure safe operation on forgings that can exceed 100,000 lbs.
• Check saw equipment for proper operating conditions, wear items, coolant levels and mixture concentrations utilizing TPM and 6S.
• Replace saw blades as necessary. Monitor and report blade performance.
• Calculate chain and strap adjustments to ensure the safe lifting and transporting of parts.
• Train on and inspect lifting equipment to ensure safe practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Check for variations in material density to determine appropriate cut-off weight.
• Complete production timecards ensuring that accurate records are maintained.
• Complete and move operation steps in production software.
• Ensure proper identification recorded on completed part and router, following cutting to ensure traceability.
• Complete necessary inspection and quality reports using measurement equipment such as tape measure.
• Examine material visually for flaws or defects.
• Remove and segregate scrap according to standard procedures.
• Read production order and follow specs.
• Run multiple assets as required.
• Operate heavy equipment in a forge/production environment.
• Actively participate in safety program to ensure the continued success of the program.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Basic math skills
• Use of common inspection tools (calipers, tape measure, etc.)
• Basic computer skills
• Forklift
• Blueprint reading
• Hand tools