Band Saw Operator (Swing Shift)

SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY is seeking a Band Saw Operator in Seattle, WA. The role requires a high school diploma and offers a full-time schedule with a 2:45 PM–11:15 PM shift.

Pay ranges from $25.35 to $29.32 per hour, with higher rates for exceptional experience. In this role you will read work orders, locate cutting layout lines, adjust cutting speed and table angle, clamp and secure stock, calibrate the saw, and read drawings to ensure tolerances are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 months related experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret work orders and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order to locate cutting layout lines, determine dimensions and tolerances, and determine metal to be cut.
• Turns controls to set cutting speed, feed rate, and table angle.
• Clamps and secures workpiece on cutting table.
• Calibrates saw and performs daily maintenance.
• Reads drawings to verify specs and tolerances.
• Sets degree of mitor/miter as required.

Skills

Band saw operation

Reading drawings

Attention to tolerances

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Band saw

Blade tensioning

Saw calibration

Daily maintenance

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SEA - Seattle, WA 98134, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $25.35 - $29.32 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing, Join our team as a Band Saw Operator!

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Location: Seattle, WA

Pay: $25.35 – $29.32 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule is Mon-Fri 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM

Most employees start between $25.35-$27.34/hour. The higher end of the range, $29.32/hour, is reserved for candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reads work order to locate cutting layout lines on stock, determine dimensions and tolerances, and determine metal to be cut, type of blade to be used, blade tension, cutting speed, feed rate, table angle, and positions of table stops and guides; other duties may be assigned from time to time.

• Turns controls to set prescribed cutting speed, feed rate, and table angle.
• Loosens table stops and guides and positions them to align and secure the workpiece.
• Places stock on the cutting table and clamp it into position.
• Able to calibrate saw and perform daily maintenance and cleaning.
• Knowledge of Saw functions: Power button and all switches.
• Read drawings.
• Set degree of Miter.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and write comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Math Ability

Basic Math Skills: adding, subtracting, decimals, and fractions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is above moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Peripheral vision.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.