1st Shift Saw Operator

SPS Companies•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The CNC Saw Operator operates automated sawing equipment, processes cut orders, and helps maintain production, quality, and an efficient work area. The role involves loading material onto infeed tables, removing finished goods from outfeed tables, changing blades, monitoring sawing variables, operating CNC controls, and performing preventive maintenance. The operator works with team members in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and follows safety requirements for saw, forklift, and crane operation. The job requires physical work, including lifting materials and finished products, using a hoist when needed, and wearing required personal protective equipment. The employee may work around fumes or airborne particles, moving machinery, vibration, loud noise, extreme temperatures, heights, and uneven surfaces. State Steel states that it is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and that job duties may be changed, reassigned, or combined.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
English language fluency.
Able to read blueprints.
Proven measurement skills and ability to convert between fractional and decimal measurements.
Able to distinguish material types, including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
Strong team player.
Reliable.
Able to use measuring tools, including calipers, tape measure, and protractors.
Able to use hand tools as required.
Trained forklift and crane operator.
Able to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted.
Able to wear necessary personal protective equipment.
Previous production experience is preferred.
Basic understanding of hydraulic and electrical controls.

Nice To Haves

Previous production experience.

Responsibilities

Process cut orders on saws.
Keep the machine and surrounding area clean.
Maintain production levels needed to meet supply and demand.
Work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Pay close attention to detail and focus on assigned tasks.
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Lift materials, finished products, and items packed for shipment manually or using a hoist.
Change out blades as needed.
Follow safety requirements for forklift, crane, and saw operation.
Load proper material onto infeed tables and remove finished goods from outfeed tables.
Perform preventive 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.