Second Shift Band Saw Operator

Kirby Corporation • Oklahoma City, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates a bandsaw to cut piping and parts used in the manufacture of heavy oil & gas equipment, as well as moves materials using a powered industrial vehicle. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification. Sets up and operates power shear to cut metal objects, such as pipes, plates, sheets, slabs, billets, or bars to specified dimensions and angle: Turns handwheels to adjust rake and pressure of blade. Positions and clamps stop and side guides to set length and angle of cut, using rule, built-in gauges, or template. Lifts workpiece manually or by hoist or crane. Starts machine which clamps workpiece and lowers blade to cut metal. Lays out cutting lines on metal, using rule, square, or template when shearing single pieces. Tilt bed, blade, or install fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated or raw material items. Operate portable shear to cut sheet metal, if applicable. Inspect work, using tape, compass, gauge, template, or micrometer to verify dimensions. Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality and safety. Operate a powered industrial vehicle (forklift) to move materials between production areas. Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (forklifts) and handcarts
• Ability to continue education for new techniques and programs as they emerge
• Strong understanding of safety procedures
• Must be capable of utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Requires occasional bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands and fingers
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power shear to cut metal objects, such as pipes, plates, sheets, slabs, billets, or bars to specified dimensions and angle
• Turns handwheels to adjust rake and pressure of blade
• Positions and clamps stop and side guides to set length and angle of cut, using rule, built-in gauges, or template
• Lifts workpiece manually or by hoist or crane
• Starts machine which clamps workpiece and lowers blade to cut metal
• Lays out cutting lines on metal, using rule, square, or template when shearing single pieces
• Tilt bed, blade, or install fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated or raw material items
• Operate portable shear to cut sheet metal, if applicable
• Inspect work, using tape, compass, gauge, template, or micrometer to verify dimensions
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality and safety
• Operate a powered industrial vehicle (forklift) to move materials between production areas
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture

Benefits

• Equal opportunity Employer
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees to ensure that individuals with disabilities enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED