Sawing Machine Operator

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Empirical Foods in South Sioux City, NE is seeking a Sawing Machine Operator to cut parts, mark materials, and guide through saws. Responsibilities include setting speeds, securing work, and ensuring proper coolant and lubrication.

You may operate lathes, mills, and CNCs with safety and efficiency as priorities. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions.
• Experience in machining preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate saw machine to cut material according to instructions.
• Measure and mark cuts, verify accuracy with measuring tools.
• Maintain and service equipment, adjust blades and lubrication.
• Check lubricants and oil levels, manage coolant.
• Operate Manual Lathes, Mills, and CNC Equipment.
• Record material locations and prepare cut lists.
• Follow safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

General computer knowledge

Tape measure reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position will utilize a saw machine to cut parts as directed. Make marks on material for cutting and guide material through saw cuts. The Sawing Machine Operator will clean, maintain lubricant levels, and service equipment to ensure continuous operation of machines.

Responsibilities

• Cut material on table by placing on a table manually or using a hoist. Position and secure material on saw machine to guide material against saw. Turn controls to set cutting speed, feed rate, blade tension, and to adjust tilt of blade on table.
• Measure material to mark for cuts and to verify accuracy of cuts using rulers, squares, and other measuring devices. May be required to interpret a blueprint.
• Maintain equipment and coolant for proper machine operation. Install or adjust specified saw blade in machine using hand tools. Sharpen blades or replace defective or work blades.
• Check way-lube, hydraulic oil, grease, and oil levels on all machines in the machine shop.
• May operate Manual Lathes, Mills, and CNC Equipment.
• Locate material to correct bin location, record material on cut list. Re-color coats end of material.
• Move excess material to appropriate bin location.
• Empty machine shop chip hopper as needed.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• General computer knowledge and proficiency.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use measuring devices and tools.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Ability to concentrate on a task without being distracted.
• Ability to communicate information, in verbal and or written form.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.
• This position requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, reaching, bending, and lifting.

Experience: Relevant work experience is preferred.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions.

Department: Machining

Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

Post offer physical and substance testing required.

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