Saw Operator

Summary

The Saw Operator is responsible for the operation of various saws and other machinery in the production of foam products.

Responsibilities

· Program, operate and tend saws and machines to cut foam or material and to adjust machine speed and tension, moving levers and hand wheels.

· Adjust saw blades by turning hand wheels, pressing pedals, levers, and panel buttons, or using wrenches and rulers.

· Determine saw and cutting procedures, according to QATS (Quality Assurance Time Study), or supervisor’s instructions.

· Count, sort, stack finished work pieces and dispose of waste material.

· Inspect material for imperfections and scrap when necessary.

· Replace defective or worn blades and bands, using hand tools.

· Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

· Clearly label raw material, work in progress, and finished goods.

· Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Lock Out, and all other Safety requirements.

· Consistently adhere to and support company policies, Work Instructions and/or other procedures, and ISO requirements.

· Compliance with all local, state and federal requirements such as: OSHA, MIOSHA, EEO, DOT).

· Other duties as assigned.

Categories

Saw Operator I

Saw Operator II

Saw Operator III

· Entry-level/limited experience

*Specialized duties as assigned

· Wire Saw (matrix level 4)

· Basic bevel with saw

· Basic pattern cutting

· Slitters (matrix level 4)

· Auto slitter (ISM & Orange Slitter matrix level 3)

*Basic fabrication*

· Hand Saw to shape complex parts

· Complex bevel with saw

· Complex pattern cutting

· Buffers (matrix level 4)

· Auto Slitter (ISM and Orange Slitter matrix level 4)

· Baumer and Cutlas (matrix level 4)

*Complex fabrication*

Qualifications

• Six months of manufacturing experience

Ability to read a tape measure.

• Ability to read and understand patterns and prints.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous (continuous = 67-100% of the time):
• Standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, seeing, hearing, and repetitive hand motions.
• ·Frequent (frequent = 33-66% of the time):
• Talking, stooping, crouching, bending at the waist and upper body.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional (occasional = up to 33% of the time):
• Kneeling
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 100 pounds.

· This position requires a minimum of an eight-hour day for five days with some overtime.

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.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and federal laws, it is the policy of GRFT to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for the company.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21