Equipment Operator

Farwest Steel Corporation•Post Falls, ID

38d•$19 - $28

About The Position

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and our Post Falls location. Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States. As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: To be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees Benefits Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone Incentive based on safety key performance indicators, up to $0.60 an hour Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability Wage: $18.75 - $27.55, plus $1.25 shift differential Shift: Swing Position Purpose: To operate the Marvel Saw at maximum machine efficiency, generating highest part quality and performing general machine preventative maintenance based on safety and best practices in the steel service industry.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read and write in English and to follow written instructions and record work activities performed.
Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations, understand written and oral instruction
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment.
Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse training or prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work as a key member of an efficient production team and produce parts accurately and in a manner and follow any specific position protocols.
Positively communicate with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to facilitate production and minimize.
Work with crane operators to maximize throughput in the.
Review work instructions and verify consistency between batch ticket, and material, size, part numbers, revision, process, material thickness/ grade.
Verify Heat number with certification and follow certification procedure
Participate in a environment through best practices including promoting of company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, maintenance of a 5S.
Perform a first article inspection thickness, measurements, and cut quality on each line item.
Enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring parts meet quality expectations of machine manufacturer and customer.
Accurately fill out paper paperwork.
Mark remnants for re-stocking, add color code, heat number, thickness, and REM number.
Consistently look to reduce operational cost: maximum material usage, maximize machine on time, maximize usage, protect equipment, observe and enforce safety protocols
Cross train on other equipment to allow flexibility to Farwest.
Clean equipment and work area after use each day.