Saw Operative

Forged Solutions Group; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group in Blaenavon is seeking a Sawyer to ensure production schedules are met on shift and KPI targets are achieved. You will measure billets, select correct materials, mark items, and safely sling and move billets through saws.

The role requires practical problem solving, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines while promoting safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Familiar with sawing special alloy materials.
• Computer literate for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Measure billets to correct dimensions and verify weights.
• Identify billets per works order and mark them accurately.
• Sling and move billets safely to/from machines.
• Set up saws and run programs for new products.
• Check speeds/feeds and adjust for blade life.
• Manage blade stock, maintenance fluids and shift reports.

Skills

Heavy industry experience

Alloy sawing

Computer literacy

Deadline driven

Self-motivated

Initiative

Job description

The key function of the Sawyer role is to ensure production schedules are achieved at all times in accordance to the planning schedules and business KPI’s. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the shift work load, ensuring daily KPI’s are achieved.

Principle Accountabilities:

• To measure all billets to the correct dimensions as required by the works order sawing instruction and to check first off for the correct weights & dimensions, taking corrective action as necessary.
• To identify & select the correct billets for use by working to the works order sawing instruction.
• To ensure accurate marking/identification of the billets.
• Slinging and lifting billets to and from the machines.
• To fault find and resolve any issues on the machines where reasonably practical and elevate where necessary.
• To set up and run all saws within the area by selecting the correct program (where necessary) and to create and modify programs to suit new product (quantities & sizes) as required.
• To check speeds & feeds versus target (whilst paying attention to band deflection).
• To manage orders, saw choice & blade speeds/feeds to optimise blade life and to change and store saw blades in a safe manner.
• To manage the blades stock levels and report any shortages to supervision.
• To maintain cutting fluid levels as required
• To complete/update accurately all in-process documentation as required e.g. shift reports /EFACs.
• Undertake other tasks within capabilities, in any department across the business, as requested by the manager / supervisor

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• Experience of working within a heavy manufacturing environment
• Familiar with sawing special alloy materials
• Computer literate
• Flexible, and promotes good working practices.
• Ability to achieve deadlines and targets consistently.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• High self-motivation and determination to succeed.