Saw Operator

Overview

This job covers a wide range of assignments that are involved with the day-to-day operation of the saw and handling material.

Responsibilities

• Operation of saw                                                                   
• Operation of 10-ton overhead crane
• Operation of in-feed and out-feed conveyor system            
• Operation of forklift              
• Pulling / staging product                                                       
• Stacking and banding processed material
• Lifting of processed parts (40lbs or less)                               
• Lifting of overhead chains / hooks
• Maintaining saw and conveyor system

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead crane utilizing pendant or radio controls
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Responsible for providing error free work to all external and internal customers
• Applicant must successfully pass all components of the physical requirements of the position
• Must be able to distinguish color, regardless of position of colors

Other:

• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to the open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.