Diamond Saw Operator 1 2nd Shift

Cold Spring Granite Company•Cold Spring, MN

18h•$20 - $28

About The Position

This is a full-time, hourly second-shift position. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with overtime as needed. Second-shift positions receive a $2 shift differential. The Diamond Saw Operator loads and unloads saws with an overhead crane, reviews production tickets, prepares and secures stone, and operates the saw to make cuts according to layouts and order specifications. The operator checks work against production ticket specifications, labels slabs after cutting, and records completed work in the JDE system. Coldspring provides forklift training and certification for employees who may need to operate a forklift. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and optical coverage; medical and dependent-care FSA options; a basic life plan; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; profit sharing (ROA); PTO (vacation); holidays; jury duty; and funeral leave. Coldspring describes itself as veteran-friendly, wellness-oriented, and tobacco-free, and as an Affirmative Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Requirements

Obtain forklift certification; training and certification are provided by Coldspring for employees who may need to operate a forklift.
General computer skills.
Ability to perform varied duties and change tasks as needed to avoid production interruptions.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including time management, improving efficiencies, and exercising independent judgment to prioritize work.
Mechanical aptitude.
General math skills.
Ability to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.
Ability to read a tape measure in imperial and metric units.
Ability to work as a self-motivated team member, follow safety protocols, and cross-train as needed.

Responsibilities

Load and unload saws with an overhead crane.
Review production tickets to determine the required cuts for the stone.
Check work against production ticket specifications before and after cutting.
Level and square stone on the saw bed.
Index the saw blade to the size and dimensions required for the stone.
Brace and wedge stone to prevent movement during cutting.
Apply patterns and lay out stone to make the best use of raw material.
Load pre-programmed profiles from the network and enter manual cuts as needed.
Operate the saw to make straight and angle cuts according to layouts and order specifications.
Reattach slab labels or label each slab after cutting.
Scan production-ticket barcodes to record work performed in the JDE system.