Metal Cutting Operator – Laser/Gas (Swing Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

EAP

Life Insurance & STD

401K match

Shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Farwest is seeking an Equipment Operator in Stockton, CA to join our production team. You will operate metal burning machines, coordinate with crane operators and other machine operators, and ensure quality and safety during cutting and processing.

Starting wage ranges from $20.15 to $29.45 per hour depending on experience, with a $1.25 per hour shift differential. This onsite role offers full-time hours, a pre-employment drug screen and background check per company policy.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Mathematical calculations

Office support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Steel saw cutting machine

Machining equipment operation

Job description

Farwest is seeking an Equipment Operator in Stockton, CA to join our production team. You will operate metal burning machines, coordinate with crane operators and other machine operators, and ensure quality and safety during cutting and processing.

Starting wage ranges from $20.15 to $29.45 per hour depending on experience, with a $1.25 per hour shift differential. This onsite role offers full-time hours, a pre-employment drug screen and background check per company policy.