Assembly | Saw Operator| Shift 5

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Objectives: To saw wood planks and fiber board for hardwood sample boards and chips for Mezz in accordance with production needs. 1. Receive pallet(s) from staging area to be ripped. 2. Verify board size, plank size for correct size and amount. 3. Set saw so correct length/width plank is cut. 4. Periodically measure swatch size to ensure that plank being cut is correct size. 5. Trim leading edge to remove tongue and groove. 6. Cut the correct swatch or strip size and quantity as specified on traveler. 7. Maintain accurate production numbers on computer on Excel spreadsheet by scanning w/o before processing of w/o begins and upon completion of w/o. 8. Operate Rip Saw. Be able to work on side of saw where panels are loaded into saw. Set-up saw so panel is ripped to exact width specifications. Be able to work on back side, or receiving, side of saw and pull panels out after they have been ripped. Neatly stack panels onto pallet. 9. Operate Router. Be able to work on side of Router where panels are lifted and placed into template to be routed. Panel must be clamped down on left and right side. Be able to operate Router and cleanly route handle hole in panel and affix handles to product. 10. Retrieve fiber board sheets measuring up to 4’ x 8’ in size. 11. Make Lead aware if saw blade becomes dull. 12. Must be able to read a tape measure. 13. While sawing wood planks, if all or any part of a plank is unable to be used due to damage, off-quality, etc., the operator will notify the Lead. 14. If a pallet of product is brought to the saw to be processed yet none of it can be used due to damage, off-quality, etc., The Saw operator should place the wood on a designated pallet within the department. 15. Use sandpaper to smooth edges of planks that are splintered or rough. 16. If operator knows or believes that the wood they are processing or beginning to process is identified incorrectly, they are to notify the lead. The lead will provide QC with a piece of the wood and the identification number. 17. Pull corresponding QC standard board from QC racks before processing work order. Confirm product to be cut with product on QC board. Return QC board to racks upon completion of w/o. 18. Place waste (i.e. wood, cardboard, plastics, strap, etc.) in appropriate receptacle. 19. Have basic knowledge of computer operation. Shaw Employee Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers (Dalton & Cartersville) Behavioral and Mental Health Support Paid Time Off Bereavement and Holiday Pay Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay Employee Discounts Wellness Incentive Program Career Development & Education Assistance 401K Retirement Savings Plan Disability & Life Insurance Financial and Retirement Planning Medical & Social Security Assistance And More! Shift: Monday- Thursday 3pm-1am Work Shift 10 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A history of success, a future of possibility Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business. Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. Learn more Operational Excellence Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world. Learn more Award Winning The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation. Learn more We Sustain Human Ability At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?" Learn More Community Partner From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively. Learn More In The News There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more! Learn More

Requirements

Must be able to read a tape measure.
Have basic knowledge of computer operation.

Responsibilities

Receive pallet(s) from staging area to be ripped.
Verify board size, plank size for correct size and amount.
Set saw so correct length/width plank is cut.
Periodically measure swatch size to ensure that plank being cut is correct size.
Trim leading edge to remove tongue and groove.
Cut the correct swatch or strip size and quantity as specified on traveler.
Maintain accurate production numbers on computer on Excel spreadsheet by scanning w/o before processing of w/o begins and upon completion of w/o.
Operate Rip Saw. Be able to work on side of saw where panels are loaded into saw. Set-up saw so panel is ripped to exact width specifications. Be able to work on back side, or receiving, side of saw and pull panels out after they have been ripped. Neatly stack panels onto pallet.
Operate Router. Be able to work on side of Router where panels are lifted and placed into template to be routed. Panel must be clamped down on left and right side. Be able to operate Router and cleanly route handle hole in panel and affix handles to product.
Retrieve fiber board sheets measuring up to 4’ x 8’ in size.
Make Lead aware if saw blade becomes dull.
Must be able to read a tape measure.
While sawing wood planks, if all or any part of a plank is unable to be used due to damage, off-quality, etc., the operator will notify the Lead.
If a pallet of product is brought to the saw to be processed yet none of it can be used due to damage, off-quality, etc., The Saw operator should place the wood on a designated pallet within the department.
Use sandpaper to smooth edges of planks that are splintered or rough.
If operator knows or believes that the wood they are processing or beginning to process is identified incorrectly, they are to notify the lead. The lead will provide QC with a piece of the wood and the identification number.
Pull corresponding QC standard board from QC racks before processing work order. Confirm product to be cut with product on QC board. Return QC board to racks upon completion of w/o.
Place waste (i.e. wood, cardboard, plastics, strap, etc.) in appropriate receptacle.
Have basic knowledge of computer operation.