Custom Cutting Specialist

JDS Industries, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JDS Industries, Inc. is seeking a fabrication associate to operate plastic and metal cutting tools on a fast-paced shop floor in Sioux Falls. You will bevel plastics, punch holes/corners, cut acrylic to size, and use a radial arm saw for column cuts. The role requires teamwork, precision, and adherence to productivity targets.

The position supports other Fabrication tasks as needed and may include overtime. A high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to use computer keyboard and company software programs.
• Ability to work in a goal-oriented team environment and meet productivity targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate plastic and metal shears for custom cutting.
• Bevel plastic using beveling machine.
• Punch holes and corners on cut material.
• Saw acrylic to customer size.
• Use radial arm saw for cutting columns.
• Assist others in department as needed.
• Work in multiple Fabrication department areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Plastic shears

Beveling machine

Punching tools

Acrylic saw

Radial arm saw

Job description

Operates shears to cut on plastic and metal. Use various punches for holes and corner customizing. Responsible for following dates work scheduled to produce all offered products in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Uses plastic and metal shears for custom cutting.
• Beveling plastic using beveling machine.
• Uses various punchers for holes, corners on custom cut material.
• Use saw for cutting acrylic to customer size.
• Uses radial arm saw for cutting columns.
• Assist others in department as needed.
• Responsible for working in several areas of the Fabrication department as listed in equipment used below
• Other duties as assigned
• Job duties or responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to use computer keyboard and company software programs

Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy a must.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work in a goal-oriented team environment.
• Ability to work under time constraints while meeting productivity, accuracy & service-related performance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Service orientated with demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Continual lifting, grasping, and using force with hands.
• Must be able to use force with leg to operate the cutting machine.
• Must be able to lift 36-40lbs occasionally. Must be able to continually lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to move from stationary position to bending, lifting, squatting and reaching positions on a continual basis. Must be able to twist and turn on a continual basis.
• May be noisy at times. Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime as needed
• Uses plastic and metal shears for custom cutting.
• Beveling plastic using beveling machine.
• Uses various punchers for holes, corners on custom cut material.
• Use saw for cutting acrylic to customer size.
• Uses radial arm saw for cutting columns