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Equipment Operator - Mazak

Farwest Steel Corporation
Stockton, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator - Mazak position at Farwest Steel Corporation?

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Equipment Operator position in Stockton, CA!

About Farwest

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Benefits

  • Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
  • We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
  • Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
  • Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

About This Position

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Swing Shift (2:00pm to 10:30pm, with limited after hours and weekends as required

Starting Wage: $20.15 - $29.45, depending on experience, plus shift differential of $1.25.

IF YOU HAVE NOT OPERATED STEEL BURNING OR CUTTING EQUIPMENT DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Key Responsibilities For This Role Include

  • Operate High-Definition cutting equipment to maintain optimal machine uptime and part quality.
  • Communicate effectively with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to streamline production and reduce downtime.
  • Review and verify batch tickets, work instructions, material specifications, part numbers, revisions, thickness, and grade before cutting.
  • Verify heat numbers against certifications and follow proper documentation procedures.
  • Perform first article inspections to confirm correct thickness, measurements, and cut quality.
  • Properly mark remnants for restocking, including color code, heat number, thickness, and REM number.
  • Monitor operations with a focus on reducing cost: minimize material waste, maximize machine time, and ensure proper equipment usage.
  • Enforce and adhere to all company safety protocols and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent optional.
  • At least one (1) year of steel burning or cutting machine experience.
  • Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and writing in English.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with others in our company and treat our employees and customers with respect, courtesy and tact
  • Perform routine office support, understand written and oral instruction, and make mathematical calculations.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

Click "Apply Now" to submit your job application.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

Questionnaire Instructions

  • Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
  • Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
  • Click on Continue to begin
  • Please answer each question
  • Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
  • Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.
  • ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.

Salary : $20 - $29

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