3rd Shift Saw Operator

Sunshine Metals; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Metals is seeking a Saw Operator to operate plate and bar saws in our service center. The role requires precise measurement, efficient processing of customer orders, and safe operation of cranes and fork trucks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in saw/machinery work, and 1+ year in a metals service center. Proficiency with MS Office and strong communication are important to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of related experience or training with saws or machinery.
• One or more years in metals service center industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to measure using different tools and read numbers.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Maintain integrity and positive relations with coworkers, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more plate or bar saws as part of the service center.
• Process orders according to customer cut-to-size specifications.
• Ensure orders match specifications and are completed on time.
• Pull and stage material for processing at the saw.
• Retrieve material from plate racks using a fork truck.
• Measure material to exact requirements.
• Enter data for exact specifications into data entry forms.
• Safely operate cranes, fork lifts and rigging.
• Assist in packaging, receiving shipments and weekly inventory counts.
• Use measuring tools with precision (tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, calipers).
• Keep work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Adhere to Sunshine Metals safety rules and handbook policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Time management

Reading and interpreting numbers

Good communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 per 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 weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.
• Keep 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; self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

Physical demands can include but not limited to:

• Use of hands or fingers
• Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing
• Speaking and Listening
• Close vision (clear 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