What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diamond Saw Operator 1 position at Coldspring?
Description
Status: This is a full-time; hourly position
Hours: Monday - Friday: 7am - 3:30pm; overtime as needed
Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave
JOB SUMMARY: The Diamond Saw Operator 1 is responsible for the set up and operation of the saws along with crating / bundling and assisting on other machines as needed to meet the demand of our customers.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Load and unload saws with an overhead crane.
- Review production tickets to determine cuts that are necessary for the stone.
- Review work to ensure it meets production ticket specifications before and after cutting.
- Level and square stone on saw bed.
- Index the saw blade to the correct size and dimension based upon the stone being cut.
- Brace and wedge stone to prevent it from moving while it is being cut.
- Apply patterns and layout stone to best utilize raw stone material.
- Load pre-programmed profiles from the network and input manual cuts as needed.
- Operate saw according to layout and order specifications for both straight and angle cuts.
- Learn and train on multiple saws throughout plant
- Reattach slab labels or label each slab after cuts have been completed.
- Scan bar code on production tickets to record work performed in JDE system.
- Monitor machine operation during processing, adjusting as needed.
- Unload tables in a timely manner to meet specified process time.
- Inspect stone for general and job specific acceptance of stone tolerance, quality and appearance criteria
- Scan production ticket to record work performed in the JDE system; match ticket with correct stone when work is complete.
- Bundle finished products.
- Track and maintrain tools and supplies as needed for the job.
- Move to other machines and learn other processes throughout the plant to meet customer demand
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- General computer skills.
- Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, to avoid interruptions in production.
- Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis in time management, improving efficiencies and exercising independent judgment to determine work priority and urgency.
- Mechanically inclined.
- General math skills.
- Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.
- Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.
- Work as a self-motivated team member who adheres to all safety protocols and is willing to cross-train as needed.
Coldspring is a Veteran Friendly, Wellness-Oriented, Tobacco-Free Company. Coldspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.