Saw Operator

Westerman; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerman Inc. in Casper, WY is seeking a Saw Operator to ensure safety, quality and productivity on the shop floor. This full-time role requires reading blueprints, following work orders, and maintaining machine setup to meet exact specifications.

The position emphasizes timely processing of customer orders, accurate tagging and material staging, and adherence to strict quality checks while working in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 years' related experience.
• Desire to lead by example and train others.

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plans details of working procedure.
• Stages material in work area.
• Operates machine to perform required job per blueprint specs.
• Performs first piece and periodic inspections for tolerances.
• Prepares finished material and completes paperwork.
• Moves material to next designation and stages as required.

Skills

Lead by example

Blueprint reading

Quality checks

Safety procedures

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 40 - JW Williams - Casper, WY 82602, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Job Category: Manufacturing, Westerman Inc, an employee owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.

This position will be located in Casper, WY at our JW Williams facility (a company of Westerman, Inc.).

SUMMARY

The Saw Operator role is responsible for the safety, quality and productivity of the machine. This position is also responsible for timely processing of customer orders and flow of material, contributing to process efficiency. The Operator must also provide timely, safe and efficient operation of machines. Will be responsible for correctly tagging the finished material and moving it to the next designation and stages as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives instructions, material requirements, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plans details of working procedure.
• Stages material in work area.
• Performs routine maintenance and machine set-up if necessary.
• Operates machine to perform necessary job on parts according to instructions and to blueprint specifications.
• Performs first piece inspection using one or more method to assure all dimensions are correct and within given tolerances.
• Makes fine adjustments to machine to bring part within tolerances.
• Operates machine by performing all duties to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
• Performs periodic part inspection per job instructions.
• Places finished material on a pallet or in a container with the work order number and piece part number on the top piece of each separate item.
• Marks pallet with appropriate tag.
• Completes appropriate paperwork.
• Moves material to next destination and stages as required.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 0-1 years work experience in a related craft

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Ability to lead by example, coach and train
• Above average knowledge of machine process and steel defects
• Ability to write accurate reject reports
• Basic writing and math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read a tape measure and blueprints
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and short correspondence
• Ability to read all measuring devices
• Fully understands safety training and procedures manuals
• Ability to perform all required quality checks and surface inspection of material
• Frequently is required to stand and sit, occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to see small detail, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• May be required to obtain forklift and crane license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift.
• Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
• Must have strong range of motion.
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
• Must be able to see, speak, hear, and read.
• Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
• Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
• Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Must wear all required PPE.
• Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.
• Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters.
• Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.