Saw Operator

SUMMARY Sets up and operates metal sawing machines to cut metal stock to dimensions by performing the following duties.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   Reads job order for specifications such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimensions to be cut. Obtains and transfers stock to machine. Installs saw blade and sets blade tension and cutting speed for specified operation. Sets saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts. Sets stops and guides to control dimension of cut. Positions and secures stock against stops or in feeding device. Turns valve to start flow of coolant against cutting area. Starts machine and observes operation. Selects sawing disk according to type of cut specified on work order and bolts disk to machine shaft. Positions guides on machine table according to specifications of cut, and turns knobs to set guides or bolts guides in place. Starts machine, places stock on table against guides, and pushes stock against saw. Measures cut stock with ruler, caliper rule, or squ.;1re to verify dimensions against specifications. Removes cut stock from machine and maintains production count. Shovels loose materials such as dirt and metal chips into hoppers and trashcans. Follows appropriate safety precautions. Enter data into computer program Follows safety procedures, uses equipment and materials properly and encourages team members to use safe behaviors Reports unsafe actions and conditions and maintains a clean work area. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.   QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perfOrm each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. and ARCHITECTURAL   Job Description EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Willing to train the right person.   LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work orders and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to covert decimals into fractions and fractions into decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck Certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.