As a Band Saw Cell Operator, you’ll be part of our Shelbyville Manufacturing team working as an on-site employee. You’ll maintain equipment to cut off, weld, grind, anneal, grit blast, inspect and pack Porta Band blades. You will set up and adjust the automatic cut off machine with coil of band saw material, set stops for required length and counter for required quantity, and start the automatic cycle and check for proper length. You will transfer blades to resistance butt welder, make necessary adjustments to the welding machine, and check time and temperature controls. Using a grinding wheel and/or belt grinder, you will remove weld flash from both sides and back of the blade, maintain welder jaws clean and free from flash, and periodically reverse jaws or remove and replace as required. You will also dress the abrasive wheel and remove and replace as necessary. You will complete required documentation, perform all required inspections and tests throughout the manufacturing process, and prepare blades for packing in shipping containers. Additionally, you will perform regularly scheduled daily, weekly and monthly maintenance to all machines and equipment, including disassembling, cleaning, lubricating and repairing as required. You will post required information to the maintenance log sheet and properly handle all scrap, rework, and mixed product as well as conform to ISO 9001. You will observe and obey all safety rules, regulations and practices and employ all safety equipment and devices. You will notify your supervisor, maintenance, or quality immediately when a problem occurs with any part of your job, equipment, or product. You will also perform other duties as assigned, including cross-training in other operations.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees