Saw Operator

Huntington Steel; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Steel in Huntington, WV, seeks a full-time machine operator to load, operate, unload and change blades/tooling on saws, punches and mills.

You will read blueprints, follow safety policies, maintain equipment, and perform quality checks while meeting production schedules. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and six months' experience operating metalworking equipment with a practical, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak and write English and understand blueprints and working drawings.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work with a schedule and due date.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Company Safety Policy and equipment safety standards.
• Read blueprints and ensure work within tolerance.
• Read a blueprint/drawing and produce work within specified tolerance.
• Read and follow the production schedule to meet deadlines.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and lubrication.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Saws

Vertical mills

Ironworkers

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Hours

• 40 hours/week
• Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Work flexible hours with overtime .

Summary

Load, Operate, Unload and Change blades/tooling on Saws, Punches and Mill

Reports To

Shift Supervisor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Must adhere strictly to the Company Safety Policy and the Safety Standards for the Equipment that is being operated
• Must be able to read, speak & write English and understand blueprints and working drawings
• Must be able to read a blueprint/drawing and produce work within the specified tolerance
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and safely produce the required work within the time given.
• Must be willing to clean and lubricate the machines on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Must be able to adjust production equipment/machinery setup to achieve desired quality.
• Must be able to perform quality checks and record those results
• Must be able plan and organize assigned work efficiently based on a predetermined schedule and due date
• Must be flexible and willing to work on the most important task at the time.
• Must be willing to troubleshoot equipment with on and off-site support
• Must be willing to perform basic machine maintenance
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-Related Characteristics

• Follows safety rules/practices and is safety conscious at all times.
• Maintains good attitude with customers and company employees.
• Must have good hygiene, work ethic, understand punctuality and ability to work independently.
• Works in teams to produce quality and appropriate quantities of products to meet customer needs.
• Possess an energetic, enthusiastic and self-starting attitude.
• Possess good math skills
• Possess excellent measuring skills, with ability to read and understand foot/inch/fractions to 1/32 of an inch.
• Maintain a good attitude toward fast paced change, lean manufacturing and multi-tasking.
• Dependable and regular attendance is necessary.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

• Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty at a minimum satisfactory level.
• Individuals must possess the required education/experience, job related characteristics and specialized skills/certifications.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Climbs ladders or works on scaffolds to disassemble structures.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Factory setting; hot and cold temperatures; noisy conditions.
• Able to lift 80 lbs.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 6 months minimum experience operating equipment such as saws, vertical mills, or Ironworkers
• Some welding experience is desirable but not required