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

MI Metals Inc•Smyrna, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

MI Metals, Inc. is an aluminum extrusion company headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, with manufacturing plants in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. The company provides aluminum extrusion products to business customers and emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, quality, customer service, cost management, and team integrity. The Extrusion Saw Operator operates saws to meet production and quality goals. The role includes inspecting and adjusting saw equipment, loading extrusions, checking finished cuts, monitoring and maintaining equipment, resolving jams, and completing quality documentation. The operator works with other operators and supervisors to support production, follows company policies and safety practices, and maintains a clean and organized work area. The stated shift is 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as business needs require.

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, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working correctly.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical problems.
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 equipment 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 verify tolerances.
Check the squareness of cuts.
Check lubrication levels and perform light preventive maintenance.
Clear machine jams and make machine adjustments.
Use knowledge of saw operation methods and techniques.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and surrounding area.
Operate saws to meet daily output and efficiency goals.
Monitor equipment to support maximum uptime.
Manufacture quality parts in quantities and by dates required by the production schedule, and audit parts throughout the manufacturing process.
Develop understanding of and continuously improve the aluminum cutting process.
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.
Adhere to and support company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.