Saw Operator 3rd Shift

Sunshine Metals; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; 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

A metal service company in Wichita is looking for a Saw Operator to efficiently cut materials using various saws. Responsibilities include processing customer orders, maintaining work areas, and operating machinery safely. Candidates need a high school diploma and experience in the metals service center industry. Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to work independently are essential for success in this role. Benefits include 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with saw and/or machinery.
• One or more years in the metals service center industry.
• Ability to work independently and accept direction.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read measurements and data.
• Ability to work independently and take direction.
• Operate safely with cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more saws in the service center.
• Process orders on time and according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Safely operate cranes and fork trucks.
• Safely operate cranes and forklifts.
• Assist packaging, receiving, and weekly inventory.
• Maintain clean, organized work area.
• Follow safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical operation expertise

Basic Microsoft Office

Good communication skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to measure accurately

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Nibbler

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Overview

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 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.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

Physical demands can include but not limited to:

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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.