Saw Operator Lead

Sunshine Metals; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Sunshine Metals is seeking a Saw Operator Lead to supervise a small shift, performing the same essential duties as teammates while guiding others on safety, quality, and productivity. You will coordinate schedules, manage data entry, and work closely with the Production Manager to meet goals.

This front-line role requires precise measurement skills and BTS system knowledge, plus the ability to train team members and adapt to changing duties. Strong work ethic and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years' experience with saws or machinery.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Good organization, problem solving, and time management.
• Ability to read and calculate numbers.
• Ability to measure with various tools.
• Ability to work independently and take direction.
• Operate with integrity and maintain good relations.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team to meet customer satisfaction, productivity and on-time delivery.
• Adhere to Sunshine Metals' safety rules, regulations and quality standards and ensure compliance from team members.
• Report important events or problems to the proper level of management.
• Lead the team to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
• Coordinate schedules, assign responsibilities and ensure smooth shift operations.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to meet organizational goals.
• Process orders according to customer cut-to-size specifications on one or more saws.
• Ensure orders are processed per specification and on time without exception.
• Pull and stage material to be processed at saw.
• Retrieve material from plate racks using a fork truck.
• Measure material to exact requirements.
• Enter data for exact specifications onto the appropriate form for data entry.
• Assist in packaging and receiving of shipments and in weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Use precision measuring tools (tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, calipers).
• Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Understand BTS System: Plan Production Orders, Receive Material, Ship Material.

Skills

Supervisory

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Reading & numbers

Independent work

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork lift

Cranes

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Nibblers

Job description

The Saw Operator Lead is responsible for leading warehouse employees during an assigned shift. They are front-line workers who lead a small team while doing the same work as the other employees.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Saw Operator Lead. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.

• Supervise team to meet company expectations of customer satisfaction, productivity and on-time delivery.
• Adhere to add Sunshine Metals' safety rules, regulations and quality standards and ensure compliance from team members as well.
• Report important events or problems to the proper level of management.
• Lead the team to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
• Change work roles of members of the team, such as reassigning tasks, as necessary.
• Coordinate schedules, assign responsibilities and make sure that everything runs smoothly during the assigned shift.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to meet organizational goals.
• Perform duties in compliance with Sunshine Metals' policies and procedures.
• Understand the BTS System as it applies to warehouse and production functions:
  • Plan Production Orders in BTS
  • Receive Material into BTS
  • Ship Material from BTS
• Safely and properly operate cranes, fork trucks and apply safe rigging.
• Maintain and train team members on latest revisions to company policy/procedure.
• Process orders according to customer cut to size specifications on one or more saws.
• Ensure orders are processed per 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 onto the appropriate form for data entry into the computer.
• Assist in the packaging and receiving of shipments and in weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.
• Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years of related experience working with saws or machinery.
• Basic computer skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Ability to read and calculate numbers and data
• Ability to measure using different tools
• 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; self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years 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 (clear 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) Matching

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention and involvement required to place tags on appropriate materials. Requires continuous use of computer to receive and give information.

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