What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saw Operator position at Metals USA?
Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Saw Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The Saw Operator regularly performs routine to moderately advanced production activities requiring demonstrated skill and competency in production processes and machine operation acquired through an apprenticeship and/or considerable training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Positions work pieces for processing, operating a single point machine to process work pieces by cutting, sawing and grinding.
- Uses gauges, calipers indicators or rulers for measurement.
- Programs machine from standard drawing file.
- Operates overhead crane.
- Determines processing specifications such as materials, tool requirements, dimensions and tolerances by reviewing blueprints, orders, or other written specifications.
- Installs and aligns specified blades, and fixtures using gauges, templates, feelers, shims or hand tools.
- Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
- Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates.
- Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or work pieces.
- Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a saw operator.
- Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Great Compensation and Benefits Package
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D/
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety and policy manuals)
- Basic measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer
- Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software (for loading up design to be burned)
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a machine operator
- Knowledge of matching procedures
- Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
- Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
- Detail oriented, able to multi-task
- Valid overhead crane certification
- Valid OSHA forklift certification
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