Saw Operator

RBC Bearings; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Hartsville, SC, is looking for a skilled saw operator to set up and operate our saw to cut parts according to specifications. You will start the machine, adjust speeds and feeds, change blades, and verify sizes with calipers and micrometers.

The role requires following the process control plan, performing daily equipment inspections, and recording production data. You will use cranes, clamps, and gauges, maintain safety, and cooperate with the supervisor to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret measurements with calipers and micrometers.
• Experience operating a saw and performing blade changes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Start up machine and operate saw to cut parts.
• Make size adjustments and verify dimensions.
• Change blade and blade brush position; adjust speed and feed.
• Set clamps and guides; use overhead crane as needed.
• Record production data and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Quality mindset

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma (GED)

Tools

Calipers and micrometers

Overhead crane

Blade changer

Job description

Summary

Set up and operate saw to cut parts by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Start up machine and understand machine control panel
• Make size adjustments
• Change blade and blade brush position
• Change blade speed and feed
• Set clamps and guides
• Stop machine
• Use calipers and micrometers
• Use overhead crane
• Verify proper steel size per order before cutting
• Measure workpieces for proper length and squareness
• Understand and documents Process Control Plan
• Perform daily inspections on equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance per instructions for machine
• Record required information, either in written or electronic form, pertinent to production, quality, and time records.
• Perform any other job-related duties per direction of supervisor or lead person.
• Follow all safety and housekeeping rules, policies, and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.
• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Qualifications

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

Applicants will be required to take Work Keys assessments to determine competency in the following areas:

• Reading for Information Entry Level 3
• Applied Mathematics Entry Level 3
• Locating Information Entry Level 3
• Observation Entry Level 3

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Basic gauging and reading size sheets

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world. Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount. With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders. RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.