Saw Operator - 1st Shift

Metals USA • Oakwood, GA

70d • $20

About The Position

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Saw Operator -- 1st Shift in the Oakwood, GA facility. The Saw Operator performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals.
• Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer.
• Must have arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Experience using an overhead crane / forklift.
• Ability to use hand tools including grinder.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
• Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP.
• Must be organized with attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Sets up machine track, selects proper burning tip, sets gas flow and machine feed rates.
• Positions work pieces for machine processing by cutting, sawing and grinding (may operate a combination of different machines).
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares or rulers for measurement.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, burning tips, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
• Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
• Sets up and aligns specified material or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, shims or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set depth and feed rates.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Upward mobility professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees