Saw Operator - Level 1

Capital Steel & Wire, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Steel & Wire in Michigan is seeking a saw operator to execute duties assigned by the saw operations manager. You will load, unload, and monitor steel processed through multiple saws, and set up equipment for specific jobs.

The role requires basic computer skills, safety compliance, and the ability to read instructions. You will perform quality checks, operate a forklift, and help maintain a clean, organized saw shop.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• General computer experience required.
• Fork truck and overhead crane experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material into saws.
• Set up saws for specific jobs.
• Set up CNC controls.
• Stage bins for each saw.
• Monitor orders as they are processed by the saw.
• Perform quality checks with measuring tools and enter in Plex.
• Operate forklift.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing and general upkeep of the saw shop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reading instructions

Math & Measuring

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Summary: Execute duties given by saw operations manager. Properly carry out saw operations as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload material into saws.
• Perform the following computer functions in Plex: load job, complete job, choose proper container and maintain proper Statistical Process Controls (SPCs) as required by each specific job.
• Set up saws for specific jobs.
• Set up CNC controls.
• Stage bins for each saw.
• Empty chip bins.
• Monitor orders as they are processed by the saw.
• Perform quality checks with measuring tools and enter in Plex.
• Operate fork truck.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing and general upkeep of the saw shop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• General computer experience required.
• Fork truck and overhead crane experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math functions and accurately use a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to stand for an entire shift to operate machinery.
• Ability to safely maneuver around each machine, and from one machine to another, to monitor and adjust the steel as it processes through each machine.
• Physical activity such as bending, reaching, and twisting while pushing and pulling bars or pieces of steel as they are processed.
• Ability to safely ascend and descend steps, stairs, or ladders to access and operate machinery and fork trucks.
• Ability to work atop of uneven surfaces to move and secure bundles of steel.
• Ability to frequently lift 15-50 pounds of steel bars repeatedly and occasionally lift up-to 80 pounds of steel bars.
• Constant exposure to machinery and loud noises.

Authority:

All employees at this facility have the responsibility and authority to note areas of product or customer issues and bring it to management’s attention.

Employee Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and I understand and can perform the essential functions and other requirements of the position, with or without accommodation. I agree that if there is anything in the job description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor or Human Resources. I understand that Capital Steel & Wire has the right to revise this job description at any time. I acknowledge that Capital Steel & Wire is an at-will employer which means that either I or the company can terminate the relationship at any time. This job description does not supersede the at-will status and does not constitute an employment contract for any specified period of time.