Material Preparation Worker

Summary

Plan, measure, cut (by band saw, cross-cut cold saw, shear, et.), and prepare (grind, sand, and/or bevel ends) all material used on projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform material preparation tasks properly and on time as directed by supervision
• Plan cutting of materials per drawing or cutting instructions/plans, identify proper materials and load on proper equipment, perform tasks on each piece of equipment required for the material, gather and kit prepped raw materials with other fittings or components for next operation
• Track and record identifiers like Heat Numbers for each piece of material prepped on necessary documentation
• Accurately charging time as required for specific jobs and tasks
• Perform work independently or on smaller teams on assigned jobs and tasks
• Maintain working knowledge of industry requirements required to perform your duties
• Maintain equipment and tools required to perform your duties
• Maintain safety in the manufacturing area
• Maintain the manufacturing area keeping it clean and orderly
• Stop manufacturing, engineering or other processes as required to ensure safety and production quality when a concern is discovered
  
  

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a mechanical / manual laborer capacity a plus
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment using metal materials
• History of good attitude and work ethic
• Attendance is a top priority
  
  

Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to read basic instructions and follow them as well as verbal instructions
• Basic reading and math
• Machine operation such as saw, ironworker, drill press, mill, etc. a plus
• Some mechanical aptitude or basic hand tool knowledge
• Ability to use and read a tape measure / ruler in both English and metric measurements
• Good manual dexterity; hand/eye coordination
• Ability to physically lift 65 lbs
• Work on your feet for long durations
• Operate and/or overhead crane certification a plus
• Operation and/or forklift certification a plus
• Other Information:
  
  

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• Ambient air shop but with controlled work environment
• Temp to perm hire positions - M-Thu 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Overtime as Req'd
• Job Type: Full-time (thru Temp to Perm in most cases)
  
  

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• Pay: Hourly, commensurate with experience