2nd Shift Saw Operator

Sunshine Metals; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sunshine Metals in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Saw Operator to run plate and bar saws in the service center. You will process customer cut-to-size orders, measure materials, and stage items for processing while maintaining safe, efficient operations.

The role requires practical experience with saws and basic Microsoft Office skills, plus strong communication and teamwork. A reliable, detail-focused worker is ideal for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of related experience with saws or machinery.
• One or more years in the metals service center industry.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to measure using different tools.
• Ability to read and calculate numbers and data.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction.
• Operate with high integrity and maintain positive relations with coworkers, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more saws in the service center.
• Process orders according to cut-to-size specifications.
• Ensure orders are processed on time without exception.
• Pull and stage material for saw processing.
• Retrieve material from plate racks using a forklift.
• Measure material to exact requirements.
• Enter data for specifications into the computer.
• Safely operate cranes, forklifts, and rigging.
• Assist in packaging and receiving shipments and weekly inventory counts.
• Use precision measuring tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.
• Keep the work area clean and organized daily.
• Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Follow all Sunshine Metals policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Safety aware

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

The Saw Operator is responsible for utilizing the machines in the service center to cut material using one or more plate and bar saws.

Responsibilities and Duties

At a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Saw Operator. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.

Be an expert in the mechanical operation of one or more saws in the service center.

Process orders according to customer cut to size specifications.

Ensure orders are processed by specification and on time without exception.

Pull and stage material to be processed at saw.

Retrieve material from the plate racks using a fork truck.

Measure material to exact requirements.

Enter data for the exact specifications onto the appropriate form for data entry into the computer.

Safely and properly operate cranes, fork trucks, and apply safe rigging.

Assist in the packaging and receiving of shipments and in the weekly inventory cycle counts.

Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.

Keep the immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.

Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations and quality standards.

Adhere to all Sunshine Metals’ handbook policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Two or more years of related experience or training working with saw and/or machinery

One or more years in the metals service center industry

Basic Microsoft Office proficiency, including Work, Excel, and Outlook

Good written and oral communication skills

Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills

Ability to measure using different tools

Ability to read and calculate numbers and data

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction

Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.

Strong work ethic; initiative-taking

Preferred Qualifications

One or more years of experience in the metals service center industry

Physical Requirements

Physical demands can include but not limited to:

• Standing
• Use of hands or fingers
• Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing
• Bending/Climbing
• Speaking and Listening
• Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less)

Weights to be lifted:

Up to 50 pounds—Can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed

Weights to be pushed/pulled:

Up to 50 pounds—Can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention to recognize needs for repair and service to facilities, machines, and vehicles.

Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity.