1st Shift Saw Operator

State Steel Omaha • Richland VII Precinct, NE

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About The Position

The CNC Saw Operator operates automated sawing equipment and CNC machine controls to process cut orders and maintain production levels. The role involves monitoring sawing variables, ensuring parts meet quality requirements, preparing the work area for efficient production, and performing preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting. The operator loads materials onto infeed tables and removes finished goods from outfeed tables, changes blades as needed, and follows safety requirements for saw, forklift, and crane operation. The position requires physical activity in a production environment, including lifting materials and finished products, sometimes using a hoist. The work environment may involve extreme temperatures, inclement weather, heights, loud noise, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• English language fluency.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Measurement skills and ability to convert between fractional and decimal measurements.
• Ability to distinguish aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Reliability.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, tape measures, and protractors.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and electrical controls.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, prolonged exertion, and repetitive or strenuous work.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including items such as steel-toed boots, hard hats, gloves, eye protection, masks, ear protection, respirators, and protective clothing.
• Ability to see details clearly for safe and efficient work.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders, railroad cars, and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work under conditions that may include extreme cold or heat, inclement weather, heights, loud noise, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.

Nice To Haves

• Previous production experience.

Responsibilities

• Process cut orders on saws.
• Maintain a clean machine and surrounding area.
• Maintain production levels necessary to meet supply and demand.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Provide close attention to detail and focus on assigned tasks.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Lift materials, final products, and items packed for shipment manually or using a hoist.
• Change out blades as needed.
• Follow all safety requirements regarding forklift, crane, and saw operation.
• Load proper material onto infeed tables and remove finished goods from outfeed tables.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Understand and operate CNC machine controls.
• Understand and monitor sawing variables.
• Ensure output parts meet quality requirements.
• Set up and arrange the work area for efficient production runs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repair.
• Read blueprints.
• Distinguish material types, including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
• Use measuring tools, including calipers, tape measures, and protractors.
• Use hand tools as required.
• Operate a forklift and crane after training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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