What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest/Western Coating.
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 650 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, LTD, FSA,, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
- We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
- Incentive bonus plan based on safety goals
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability
Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers
Shift – Day
Wage Range: $18.50-$27.25
Purpose of the Position: To safely and accurately operate and maintain rebar fabrication and material handling equipment in a team environment. The common goal is to service our customers while maximizing the utilization of materials.
Major Duties:
- Efficient operation of the rebar equipment (Bender, Shear, Spiral, Cranes, Bandsaw) by challenging the capabilities of the machine and maximizing the utilization of material producing cost effective services. Constantly follow all safety policies and standard operating procedures at all times.
- Maintain machines by performing preventative maintenance as needed. Assure maximum up time, and report defective material or equipment.
- Ensure a safe and productive work place through actively participating in safety meetings, team meetings, and promotion of lean initiatives.
- Communicate-train and work with warehouseperson and warehouseperson trainee to help maximize their knowledge in production.
- Help other operators at other machines to help increase process flow or by assisting them in performing quality checks in all areas.
Qualifications:
- GED or high school diploma optional.
- Previous rebar warehouse preferred.
- Make mathematical calculations.
- Communicate verbally with customers and other coworkers.
- Fill in for other positions as needed.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Drug Free Workplace Act. We honor our veterans!
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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.
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Salary : $19 - $25