What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saw Operator position at Surge?
Job Purpose:
Elevate your career by joining our team as a Saw Operator Technician, where you'll play a pivotal role in meticulously preparing metal for the subsequent manufacturing processes. As an integral member of our production team, your responsibility will be to ensure precision, efficiency, and top-tier quality in all metal processing operations.
Location: LaPorte, TX
Duties:
• Skillfully read, interpret, and analyze mechanical drawings to guarantee accuracy.
• Set up saws and execute forming operations with precision, adhering to specified tolerances.
• Operate saws to cut fabricated metal products as per production work orders and product specification sheets.
• Determine the optimal metal and quantity to be cut based on the bill of material.
• Strategically plan cutting sequences to minimize setup and changeover time.
• Operate controls proficiently to engage machines and remove finished products.
• Vigilantly observe machine operations to detect material defects or machine malfunctions.
• Perform routine machine maintenance to ensure optimal functionality.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe work environment in the saw area.
• Conduct thorough quality checks to ensure accuracy.
Note: Responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve based on the company's needs.
Knowledge of:
• Mechanical drawing dimensions, tolerances, layouts, notes, symbols, and data references.
• Saw machines and controls, including designs, safe usage, repair, and maintenance.
• Efficient production processes, incorporating quality control and safety practices.
Skills/Qualifications:
• Swift and precise adjustment of machine controls.
• Proficiency in selecting the appropriate tools and equipment for each task.
• Sound mathematical skills, including metric and English conversions and fractions to decimals.
• Effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in conducting tests and inspections to evaluate quality and performance.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Acceptable Education/Training/Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Other combinations of experience and education meeting minimum requirements will be considered.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Employee may need to provide personal tools, with some tools provided by the company.
Work Environment:
• Shop environment with necessary PPE as per OSHA standards.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and vibration.
• Occasional stress due to tight deadlines, with potential for extended working hours.
• Ability to work in varying climate and temperature conditions.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, and active participation in two-way communication.
• Specific vision abilities required for close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
