Steel Saw/Flow Operator I- Sterling Heights, MI

ELLWOOD•Sterling Heights, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellwood Specialty Metals Company is a leading distributor and integrated producer of tool steels for various tooling applications, supplying steel and aluminum for automotive, aircraft, and consumer products. Due to rapid growth, we are seeking a Saw / Flow Operator to join our team. This position is located in Sterling Heights, MI, and reports to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

Working mechanical knowledge/aptitude applicable with experience.
Ability to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules, policies, graphs, and/or charts.
Ability 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).
Ability to use measuring devices such as tapes and gauges.
Vision includes acuity near and far, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Hearing ability to exchange information with co-workers and management.
Must submit to a criminal background investigation.
Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Receives, stores, handles, cuts, and ships material to meet shop and customer requirements.
Loads and unloads material using a forklift or overhead crane.
Completes paperwork and updates the computer system for inventory management.
Sets up and operates saw equipment, selecting appropriate feeds and speeds, and maintaining coolant concentration.
Inspects material quality for squareness after cutting.
Uses measuring instruments such as tape measures and micrometers.
Checks and stamps/marks identification on all material handled.
Places saw crop ends in scrap boxes according to material grade.
Performs saw blade changes as needed.
Delivers material to the next operation area.
Completes production reports using the computer system.
Reports defective material and faulty equipment to the Operations Manager or Maintenance Department.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment, adhering to plant safety regulations.
Performs safety inspections on cranes, chains, slings, and magnets.
Performs other duties as assigned.