Band Saw Operator

Progressive Alloy Steel Unlimited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; 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 seeks a Band Saw Operator to cut material using plate and bar saws in our service center. You will process orders to exact cut-to-size specifications and pull/material staging, operating cranes and forklifts safely.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in metal service centers, high school diploma, and proficiency with MS Office. Strong accuracy, time management, and teamwork are required, along with a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with saws or machinery is preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Proven organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process orders according to customer cut to size specifications.
• Pull and stage material for processing and operate saws safely.
• Measure material to exact requirements using precision tools.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Mathematical proficiency

Independence & adaptability

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Band 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 Band 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 into 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
• 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.