Saw Machine Operator – Days
This position will utilize a saw machine to cut parts as directed. Make marks on material for cutting and guide material through saw cuts.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Cut material on table by placing on a table manually or using an overhead hoist.
- Position and secure material on saw machine to guide material against saw.
- Turn controls to set cutting speed, feed rate, blade tension, and to adjust tilt of blade on table.
- Measure material to mark for cuts and to verify accuracy of cuts using tape measures, calipers and, other measuring devices.
- Maintain equipment for proper machine operation.
- Install or adjust specified saw blades in machine using hand tools.
- Sharpen blades or replace defective or work blades.
- Check way-lube, hydraulic oil, grease, and oil levels on the machine.
- Locate material to correct bin location, record material on cut list.
- Move excess material to an appropriate bin location.
- Spot check inventory counts.
- Empty machine shop chip hopper as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to read and write (in English) and perform basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to concentrate on a task without being distracted.
- Must demonstrate the ability to read a tape measure and have a basic understanding of fractions and decimals.
- Must possess the ability, or have the ability to learn how, to read a blueprint, micrometer, and calipers
- Must be willing to work additional hours as production demands increase
- Must have strong organizational skills and be self-motivated
- Must possess, or have the ability to develop, knowledge of products manufactured
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- Frequently involves heavy lifting, pulling (up to 80 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, subject to dust, dirt, grease, and noise conditions
- Frequent Standing 90% of day, Walking 20% of day.
- Exposed to moderate burns and flying objects.