Equipment Operator 2 (Hi-Def)

Farwest; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Farwest, a dynamic company in Vancouver, offers an opportunity to operate a High Definition Plasma table as part of an efficient production team. The role emphasizes safety and quality, providing competitive wages and benefits including health plans and a 401k match. Join a growing company focused on advancement and stability.

Benefits

401k with company match

Medical plans starting at $46/month

Dental and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Prior burning experience required.
• Reliable, able to arrive on time daily.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate High Definition Plasma table efficiently for high part quality.
• Work collaboratively with team and communicate effectively.
• Participate in maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Reading and writing in English

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Thank youfor your interest in Farwest! We offer:

-Competitive wage for this role of $20.25 to $28.30 depending on experience; regular step progression for operations roles and shift/lead differentials

-Job stability with opportunities for growth and advancement

-401k with company match

-Medical plans starting at $46/month; dental, vision, paid life insurance and short-term disability, supplemental plans, tuition reimbursement

All roles are full time. No rotating shifts.

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

Shift: 4-10s Sunday - Wednesday 4:30am to 3:00pm

Purpose of Position: To operate a High Definition Plasma table at maximum machine efficiency, generating highest part quality and performing general machine preventative maintenance based on safety and best practices in the steel service industry.

Major Duties:

1. Work as a key member of an efficient production team and produce parts accurately and in an efficient manner and follow any specific position protocols.
2. Positively communicate with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to facilitate production and minimize downtime. Work with crane operators to maximize throughput in the warehouse.
3. Review work instructions and verify consistency between batch ticket, and material, second size, part numbers, revision, process, material thickness/ grade.
4. Verify Heat number with certification and follow certification procedure
5. Participate in ensuring a safe work environment through best practices including promoting of company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, maintenance of a 5S workstation.
6. Perform a first article inspection for thickness, measurements, and cut quality on each line item.
7. Enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring parts meet quality expectations of machine manufacturer and customer.
8. Accurately fill out paper paperwork.
9. Mark remnants for re-stocking, add color code, heat number, thickness, and REM number.
10. Consistently look to reduce operational cost: maximum material usage, maximize machine on time, maximize practical usage, protect equipment, observe and enforce safety protocols
11. Cross train on other equipment to allow flexibility to Farwest.
12. Clean equipment and work area after use each day.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior burning experience required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Reliable, be on time and ready to work daily.
• Ability to read and write in English and to follow written and oral instruction instructions and record work activities performed.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations.

Farwest Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. We honor our veterans!

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