Saw Operator (3rd Shift)

Ryerson; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a Saw Operator for the 3rd shift at Central Steel & Wire. This role involves operating saw equipment with precision, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates should have experience with cutting machinery and mechanical aptitude, and will also partake in an apprenticeship program through onboarding.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans with employer-matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating precision saw equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating saw equipment to cut materials to specified dimensions.
• Inspecting cut pieces for quality standards.
• Performing routine maintenance on saw equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

2 years of similar job experience preferred

Job description

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Summary

Welcome to Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1909, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Central Steel offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

Summary

Welcome to Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1909, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Central Steel offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Saw Operator with Central Steel, you will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and quality when cutting materials in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Operating saw equipment to cut materials to specified dimensions with accuracy and precision
• Inspecting cut pieces to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
• Perform routine maintenance on the saw equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Troubleshoot any issues with the equipment to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and others
• Picking and staging feedstock for fulfillment orders
• Breaking down bulk bundles for customer-specific orders
• Packaging of material to customer requirements
• Operating a sit-down or side loader forklift to move material as needed
• Proper completion of paperwork and SAP work order confirmation for shipping/receiving on the computer
• Maximum productivity for finished goods creation
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
  
  

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience operating precision saw equimpment or similar cutting machinery
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Minimum 2 years of similar job experience preferred
• Regular attendance
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills and/or comfort using a computer
• Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding and new hire training
  
  

Salary: $24.50 - $26.00 per hour. A starting wage higher thatn $24.50 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Central Steel & Wire offers eligible employees the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Telehealth and Wellness Programs
• Annual or Sales incentive plan where applicable
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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