Laser & Gas Cutting Operator (Swing Shift)

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

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.