Saw Operator 2

JOB SUMMARY:     
The Saw Operator II position is the second of three levels of skilled saw work.  Works under moderate supervision, performs moderate to complex degree of difficulty sawing operations The Saw Operator II is familiar with all aspects of the Sawing department and is able to operate all the saws in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
1.    Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
2.    Calculate the optimum material utilization for each bar of steel and enters cut lengths and quantities into machine control.
3.    Knowledge of raw material sizes, location, and amounts on hand.
4.    Ability to recognize dimensional sizes without measuring.
5.    Ability to recognize errors on cutting lists.
6.    Ability to operate the following sawing equipment: Marvel Saws, Amada Saw Panel, and Plate Saw.
7.    Cut steel according to a computer printed cutting list and remove steel burrs.
8.    Maintain work area in accordance to 5S standards.
9.    Ability to minimize cutting time while maximizing blade life.
10.    Cut steel from blueprints, sketches, and remove steel burrs.
11.    Cut and remove steel burrs for assembly as needed.
12.    Operate forklift safely and maintain forklift license requirements.
13.    Clean steel and removes steel burrs as needed.
14.    Perform all necessary saw maintenance and repairs as required.
15.    Perform routine maintenance.
16.    Set up, operate, and program a broad range of production work involving close tolerances and set ups that are exacting utilizing both vice work and fixture techniques that have a moderate to complex degree of difficulty.
17.    Must demonstrate a willingness to continue expanding his/her skills by pursuing training and cross training in all areas of the machine shop as availability of equipment allows.
18.    Must demonstrate the flexibility to operate any equipment or perform any operations to maintain part throughput according to priority lists and due dates within the assigned cell.
19.    Perform quality audits of completed work within the sawing department.
20.    Must demonstrate the ability to write programs without assistance.
21.    Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to assist, train or act as a technical resource for other saw operators.
22.    Request to take on more challenging sawing operations.   
23.    Responsible for complying with all safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability and desire to grow and take on new challenges/opportunities

- Excellent work history

- Strong sawing background

- Able to set up all tooling; write and execute complex  programs

- Able to read and understand complex blue prints

- Able to read and use precision measuring tools

- Knowledge of  job methods and instructions

- Team player with a can-do attitude

- Very good mechanical aptitude

- Very good problem-solving skills

- Able to work independently

- Able to do highly accurate work

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma / GED and 3 years of metal sawing or related manufacturing experience.

OTHER INFORMATION:
All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.