Saw/Flow Operator I

Ellwood Group•New Castle, PA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellwood Specialty Metals Company is the leading distributor and a fully-integrated producer of tool steels for plastic molds, die-cast and forging dies and other tooling applications. Our steel and aluminum are used to make countless parts for automobiles, aircraft, and consumer products. As part of our evolving needs and in response to rapid growth, we currently have an opening for a Saw / Flow Operator. This non-exempt position is located at Ellwood Specialty Metals Company in New Castle, PA and will report to the Operations Manager. Purpose The Saw Operator I position receives, locates, stores, handles, and sets up predetermined material (steel or aluminum stock); Operates automatic saw equipment to accurately cut material (steel or aluminum stock) to customer specification; Ensures quality via quality check post cut.

Requirements

Working mechanical knowledge/aptitude applicable with experience. Additional training provided.
Able to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules, policies, graphs, and/or charts. Able to learn from written passages by discerning the main idea or key facts.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and use basic numerical concepts (whole numbers, percentages) to complete job tasks.
Ability to use measuring devices such as tapes and gauges where reading is direct and obvious.
Vision includes acuity near and far, color, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Hearing ability to exchange information with co-workers and management should faults/issues with material or equipment is detected.
Will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation. Pre-employment physical and drug screening will be required upon offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Receives, stores, handles, cuts and ships material to meet shop and customer requirements.
Loads and unloads material with the aid of a forklift or a remote operated overhead crane, positioning material as required.
Completes paperwork and inputs information into the computer system, updating inventory.
Sets up and operates saw, selecting proper feeds and speeds, adjusting as needed. Maintains necessary coolant concentration, cleaning or replacing coolant as required.
Inspects the quality of the material during and after the cut to make sure the piece is square.
Uses measuring instruments as necessary including, but not limited to tape measuring tape and micrometer.
Checks identification on all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary numbers when required.
Places saw crop ends in scrap boxes according to material grade.
Performs saw blade changes when necessary.
Delivers material to next area of operation as required.
Completes required production reports, using computer system as required.
Reports defective material and faulty equipment to the Operations Manager or Maintenance Department immediately.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment and abides by all plant safety regulations and work rules. Performs safety inspections on cranes, chains, slings and magnets.
Performs other duties as assigned.