Saw Operator

Activar Brand; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Earned time off

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Activar Brand is seeking an experienced operator to set up and run conventional, special purpose and CNC saws in a fast-paced shop in Bloomington, MN. You will interpret shop orders, position blades, inspect output, and ensure parts meet specifications.

The role requires one year in manufacturing, attention to detail, and the ability to work with various measuring tools. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a professional environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Equivalent of high school diploma or GED.
• Experience reading blueprints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read shop orders to determine setup and sequence of operation.
• Set up and secure saw blades or fixtures for cutting process.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet print specifications.
• Set speeds, feeds, depth, and angle of cut.
• Communicate with management to resolve machine issues.
• Calculate optimum yields for sheet and rod quantities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform duties professionally in line with company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Gages

Calipers

Machining equipment

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for setting up and operating conventional, special purpose and CNC saws.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Read and interpret shop orders/jobs to determine setup, methods, and sequence of operation.
• Select, position, and secure saw blades or fixtures required in cutting process.
• Inspect and measure work to ensure products are within print/job order specification.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, depth, and angle of cut.
• Confer with management or others to resolve machine, saw, or cutting problems.
• Calculate optimum yields of sheet and rod given order quantity.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
• Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast paced environment that requires strong team work.
• Understanding of all tools, gages, equipment, and other various instruments used to perform position.
• Basic ability to understand blue prints, schematics, and instrumentation diagrams.
• Skill in performing accurate arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• At least one year of experience in a relevant manufacturing setting.
• Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.

Preferred

• Previous experience operating a manufacturing saw and/or laser.
• Previous experience operating a forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift up to 60 pounds and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to work with hazardous materials. The employee may be exposed to hot surfaces, hot air, electrical hazards, and flames. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works with moving machinery and occasionally in outside weather.

Starting hourly pay range: $20.00 - $24.00

Benefits Overview

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Community involvement time off
• Earned time off
• Employee assistance program
• Family and medical leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

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