Saw Operator 2nd Shift

Sunshine Metals; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sunshine Metals in Wichita, KS seeks a Saw Operator to cut material using plate and bar saws in the service center. You will process customer orders to exact sizes, stage material, and maintain accurate data entry while working a 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

shift. The role requires hands-on experience with saws and related machinery, safe operation of cranes and forklifts, MS Office proficiency, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required and expected.
• Two or more years of related experience or training with saws or machinery.
• One or more years in the metals service center industry.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and time management abilities.
• Ability to measure using different tools and read numbers accurately.
• Ability to work independently and take direction when needed.
• Operate with integrity and maintain positive relations with coworkers, customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Be an expert in the mechanical operation of one or more saws in the service center.
• Process orders according to customer cut to size specifications.
• Ensure orders are processed by specification and on time without exception.
• Pull and stage material to be processed at saw.
• Retrieve material from the plate racks using a fork truck.
• Measure material to exact requirements.
• Enter data for exact specifications into the computer data entry form.
• Safely operate cranes, fork trucks, and apply safe rigging.
• Assist in packaging and receiving shipments and in weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.
• Keep the immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Adhere to all Sunshine Metals’ handbook policies and procedures.

Skills

Precise measurement

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two+ years saw/machinery experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Saw Operator is responsible for utilizing the machines in the service center to cut material using one or more plate and bar saws.

Responsibilities and Duties

At a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Saw Operator. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require. The scheduled shift is from 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

• Be an expert in the mechanical operation of one or more saws in the service center.
• Process orders according to customer cut to size specifications.
• Ensure orders are processed by specification and on time without exception.
• Pull and stage material to be processed at saw.
• Retrieve material from the plate racks using a fork truck.
• Measure material to exact requirements.
• Enter data for the exact specifications into the appropriate form for data entry into the computer.
• Safely and properly operate cranes, fork trucks, and apply safe rigging.
• Assist in the packaging and receiving of shipments and in the weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.
• Keep the immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Adhere to all Sunshine Metals’ handbook policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years of related experience or training working with saw and/or machinery
• One or more years in the metals service center industry
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency, including Work, Excel, and Outlook
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Ability to measure using different tools
• Ability to read and calculate numbers and data
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction
• Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong work ethic; initiative-taking

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in the metals service center industry

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Use of hands or fingers
• Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing
• Bending/Climbing
• Speaking and Listening
• Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less)

Weights to be lifted:

• Up to 50 pounds—Can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed

Weights to be pushed/pulled:

• Up to 50 pounds—Can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention to recognize needs for repair and service to facilities, machines, and vehicles.

Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity.