Saw Operator

ABOUT YOU

• You enjoy being part of a stable, secure, and closely supported team
• You love using your expertise to produce high quality, detailed work
• You thrive when you have a steady workflow of tasks and consistent output
• You perform best above when above average attention to detail, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time are required.
• You work in an unhurried, yet urgent manner with an inclination to produce repeatable and accurate results
• You are known for your patience and careful attention to the quality of your work

ABOUT US

We are NSL Analytical!  We are a material testing lab that provides repeatable, accurate results to help our customers render high quality, consistent products in regulated industries. Our organization is centered on our values of delivering for our customers, each other, and our industry. We are proud of our positive culture focused on deploying each team members’ talent to “WOW!” our customers and celebrate wins together as a part of who we are. We are focused on outcomes not micromanagement; we trust people and give them the opportunity to perform to their potential.  Being at NSL, you have the chance to make a major impact in real world applications effecting real people every single day.

Position Summary:

This position is technically responsible for the support of the metallurgical facility through sample preparation.

Primary Responsibilities/Key Attributes*:

Shop Activities: Performs a variety of Machine Shop duties, ensuring the overall efficiency of sample production

• Prepares samples including sample cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching. Must be familiar with the latest sample preparation techniques for all types of materials. This includes manual and automatic sample preparation techniques.
• Working from written specifications, sets up and operates cut-off saw, straight and mitered cuts of various materials and shapes.
• Makes adjustments, mounts, and replaces blades as needed
• Measures proper lengths and maintains quality control procedures.
• Responsible for proper chemical hygiene and safety for all areas of the facility.
• Adheres to laboratory quality and safety standards.
• Maintains facility and equipment, including preventative maintenance.

• Responsible for proper chemical hygiene and safety for all areas of the facility.
• Adheres to shop safety standards.

Secondary Responsibilities: N/A

Incidental Functions:

• As required.
• Adheres to quality and safety standards.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

*The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties or work overtime as required.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

• At least 1 years’ experience working full-time in a machine shop or materials testing laboratory.
• Ability to apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, lay out and machining procedures
• Commercial testing laboratory experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and multi-task.

Success Factors:

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently as well as be a member of a cohesive team.
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to accept feedback and make adjustments when necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

General machining environment: includes sitting, standing and walking; infrequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., pulling, pushing, carrying, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, and crouching. Frequent use of machinery with moving parts.

Reasonable Accommodations:

This description is representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements to successfully perform the job. At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.