Equipment Operator

Farwest Steel Corporation; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

Life Insurance & STD

401K with 3.5% Match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Farwest Steel Corporation in Stockton, CA is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our onsite team. The role requires operating metal burning machines and coordinating with crane and machine operators to maintain uptime and quality.

Starting pay ranges from $20.15 to $29.45 per hour, with a $1.25 per hour shift differential. The position is full-time with Monday–Friday hours on a swing shift, and a pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (optional).
• At least one year of steel saw cutting machine experience.
• Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work in a team and treat others with respect.
• Ability to perform routine office tasks and basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal burning machine with gas and/or laser equipment to maintain uptime and part quality.
• Communicate effectively with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to streamline production and reduce downtime.
• Review and verify batch tickets, work instructions, material specifications, part numbers, revisions, thickness, and grade before cutting.
• Verify heat numbers against certifications and follow proper documentation procedures.
• Perform first article inspections to confirm correct thickness, measurements, and cut quality.
• Properly mark remnants for restocking, including color code, heat number, thickness, and REM number.
• Monitor operations with a focus on reducing cost: minimize material waste, maximize machine time, and ensure proper equipment usage.
• Enforce and adhere to all company safety protocols and industry standards.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Mathematical calculations

Oral communication

Written communication

Basic warehouse operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (optional)

Tools

Steel saw cutting machine

Job description

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Equipment Operator position in Stockton, CA!

About Farwest

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States. As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

About This Position

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Swing Shift

Starting Wage: $20.15 - $29.45, depending on experience, plus shift $1.25 an hour differential.

Key Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Operate metal burning machine with gas and or laser equipment to maintain optimal machine uptime and part quality.
• Communicate effectively with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to streamline production and reduce downtime.
• Review and verify batch tickets, work instructions, material specifications, part numbers, revisions, thickness, and grade before cutting.
• Verify heat numbers against certifications and follow proper documentation procedures.
• Perform first article inspections to confirm correct thickness, measurements, and cut quality.
• Properly mark remnants for restocking, including color code, heat number, thickness, and REM number.
• Monitor operations with a focus on reducing cost: minimize material waste, maximize machine time, and ensure proper equipment usage.
• Enforce and adhere to all company safety protocols and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent optional.
• At least one (1) year of steel saw cutting machine experience.
• Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and writing in English.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others in our company and treat our employees and customers with respect, courtesy and tact
• Perform routine office support, understand written and oral instruction, and make mathematical calculations.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

• Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
• Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
• Click on Continue to begin
• Please answer each question
• Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
• Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.
• ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.

Questionnaire Instructions

• Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
• Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
• Click on Continue to begin
• Please answer each question
• Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
• Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.
• ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.