Saw Operator - Stuarts Draft 1

About the role

NIBCO is a recognized leader in the flow control industry. Headquartered in Northern Indiana, with a manufacturing history that spans over a century, NIBCO operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as Mexico and Poland. NIBCO is known by our customers for exceptional quality, commitment to on-time delivery, and outstanding product innovation. Setting us apart from our competitors is our people. If you're looking for a place where your hard work and great ideas make a difference--NIBCO is the place for you. Position: Saw Operator, 12‑hour day shift (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.), Hourly, reports to Tube Mill Manager, located in Stuarts Draft, Virginia (Cost Center 380 Saws).

Performance Summary

The purpose of this position is to safely manufacture copper tubing that meets quality specifications set both internally and by the customer. This will be accomplished chiefly through setting up and operating any and all equipment associated with the cost center listed above, cleaning the work area and equipment and any other assigned duties as deemed necessary by the area supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate, saws, crane and wherever needed.
• Load/unload 3 auto saws and cut copper into blanks.
• Inspection of tube to quality specifications – Associate will be expected to use many different forms of measuring tools, including gages, as well as calipers and micrometers to ensure tube complies with internal and external quality standards.
• Clean up of work area – Associate will be expected to maintain a clean and safe work area around the machinery to which they are assigned each day. This cleaning may include sweeping, mopping, removal of manufacturing by‑products, and cleaning of surrounding work areas.
• Adheres to all safety guidelines.
• Supports safety committee: participates in safety initiatives.

Experience

Manufacturing experience preferred.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Training and Skills

• Acceptable attendance record per hiring and job transfer policies
• Ability to accurately read measurement tools (including plug and ring gages, as well as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to understand and follow all applicable safety policies
• Ability to understand and follow standard work practices

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Ability to work in a team‑based production system
• Attention to detail
• Quality Focus
• Continuous Improvement Focus

Physical Demands and Environmental Factors

• Ability to lift loads of up to 70 pounds for short periods of time