Saw/Mill Operator

Anchor Fabrication Tennessee; Tennessee; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Fabrication LaVergne, TN is seeking a skilled machine operator to read blueprints, set up and run a variety of fabrication machines, and monitor quality throughout production.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, measuring parts with precision tools, and assisting with loading/unloading while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints and product specifications.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Commitment to producing quality work with minimal scrap.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders, blueprints, or drawings to determine setup procedure and dimensions.
• Set up, program, and operate machines including bending, cutting, shaping, forming, and shearing.
• Adjust machines for variances during run and monitor tool indexing.
• Measure and verify dimensions using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• Assist in loading/unloading machines and perform general labor tasks as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gauge blocks

SPC

Job description

Job Description

This position supports the mission of Anchor Fabrication LaVergne, TN by producing parts that meet the specification and quality standards of the customer.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB TASKS:

• Reads work orders, blueprints, or drawings to determine set up procedure, machine sequence, and dimensions of finished product. Tasks may include prioritizing steps and collecting material.
• Set up, program, and operate a variety of machines, including but not limited to bending, cutting, shaping, forming, and shearing.
• Adjust machines as needed for variances during run.
• Produces parts per specifications. Tasks may include listening to the machine operation to detect malfunctions, manipulating controls and entering commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine, changing cutting tools and location of product during machine process as specified in set up instructions.
• Measures, marks, and verifies dimensions on parts and materials for the purpose of completing procedures and inspecting the quality of parts. Tasks may include reading a variety of precision measuring instruments and matching to documented specifications. Instruments may include calipers, micrometers, Statistical Process Control (SPC), height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• Assists in loading and unloading machines when production requires.
• Perform other general labor duties as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned or necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and product specifications.
• The ability and maturity to perform in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• The ability to operate hand tools.
• Continually demonstrate a productive and non-disruptive work ethic.
• Work in such a way as to create limited scrap or rework and work to continually improve quality level.
• Keep work area clean.
• Be able to provide all of the proper tools and equipment as specified to fulfill basic job requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or the equivalent, required.
• 5 years of conventional machine operation experience, preferred.
• Basic math skills with ability to read tape measure.
• Ability to read blueprints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, and twisting, required.
• Ability to comply with safety requirements of manufacturing environment (for example: safety glasses, steel toe shoes, etc.), required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently, required.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to shop environment.

OTHER:

• Working more than 40 hours per week may be required in order to complete company deliverables.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.