Extrusion Saw Operator (7:00am - 5:00pm)

MI Metals•Smyrna, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

MI Metals, Inc. is an aluminum extrusion company headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, with four manufacturing plants in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. The company provides aluminum extrusion products to various industries and emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, quality, customer service, cost management, and team integrity. The Extrusion Saw Operator operates saws to cut aluminum extrusions to customer specifications and meet production goals. The position works from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as business needs require. The operator performs equipment checks and light preventive maintenance, monitors product quality and equipment performance, completes required quality documentation, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The role requires working near moving mechanical parts and in hot or cold temperatures, including outdoor conditions. Required PPE includes safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and any additional equipment required for the task.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32 inch.
High level of mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated understanding of tape measures.
Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure equipment is working correctly.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve mechanical issues.
Ability to walk and stand for the entirety of the shift.
Ability to work in seasonal heat.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use protractors and calipers.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect the saw and guards to ensure the saw is in safe working condition.
Adjust the saw gauge to the cut length specified by the customer.
Load extrusions onto the saw deck.
Perform quality checks according to documented procedures and check tolerances.
Check the squareness of cuts.
Check lubrication levels and perform light preventive maintenance.
Clear machine jams and make machine adjustments.
Operate saws to meet daily output and efficiency goals.
Monitor equipment to maximize uptime.
Manufacture quality parts in the quantities and by the dates required by the production schedule, and audit parts throughout the manufacturing process.
Develop an understanding of and continuously improve aluminum cutting process performance.
Work cooperatively with other operators and supervisors to achieve production capabilities.
Follow safety rules and practices, and report unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor.
Complete and submit all quality documents on time.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized workstation and surrounding area.
Follow and support company policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, and quality standards.