Saw Operator General Labor

Overview

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Machine and Components Industries, in Louisville KY is hiring for the following position. Full-time Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Saw Operator / General Labor

• Responsible for performing advanced production activities on all saws, including vertical, horizontal, etc.
• Reviews blue prints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
• Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
• Positions work pieces for processing; may operate a combination of different saws to process.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, location of cuts forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
• Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
• Installs and aligns specified cutting blades or other fixtures using gauges, templates, feelers, shims or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates.
• Operates saws during processing as required based on work load or business needs.
• Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Restocks material.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
• May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Stand or Sit (Stationary position);
Walk (Move, Traverse);
Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position);
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse);
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl (Position self(to), Move);
Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information);
See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess);
Pushing or Pulling;
Reaching;
Repetitive Motion Function in the Job:
Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting saws preferred.
• Experience on overhead crane operation preferred.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.