Job Details
Job Location
Columbia Machine Inc - Vancouver, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$20.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Swing
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products, equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years? Columbia Machine is one of Vancouvers largest employers, and a family owned business since 1937; we are currently seeking a Sawyer with a highly-trained eye for quality to join our team. In this position, youll be able to help support our companys vision of delivering products of the highest quality to our customers. Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to http://www.columbiamachine.com for more information.
Summary: Sets up and operates power saws to cut, slot, groove, miter, and trim metallic and nonmetallic workpieces according to specifications: Selects and installs blade on machine, using hand tools. Sets controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions. Positions guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece, using hand tools and measuring devices. Scribes reference lines on material as guide for sawing operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications. Mounts workpiece in holding device, manually or using hoist. Operates saw to cut along scribed lines. Verifies dimensions of finished workpiece, using measuring devices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes open saws to maximize up time
Trained to operate large forklifts to move or pull raw materials
Safely unload trucks bringing in raw materials and place them in the proper location
Use a tri-square or protractor to layout and cut correct angles as shown on prints
Catch mistakes on routers, prints and bill of materials and follow process for corrections
Follow dispatch list and look up standard work instructions
Remove any burrs prior to sending to the next operation.
Able to safely rig and move parts
Calculate how to best utilize materials
Able to rig product using chains, magnets and glommers used to pick up materials
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):
Constant (over 66%)

• Decision Making

(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute important strategy, operational or business decisions that affect the department)

• Problem Solving

(Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices.)
Frequent (33%-66%)

• Independence of Action

(Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager; incumbent follows precedents and procedures, and may set priorities and organizes work within general guidelines established by supervisor or manager.)
Occasional (10%-33%)
None
None to Seldom (0%-10%)
Supervisory Responsibilities
Non-Essential Job Functions
None
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:
Knowledge -
Other
Basic

1. LEAN Principles

Skills -

1. Ability to apply basic math skills - fractions/decimal equivalents
2. Able to read tape measure to 1/32 of an inch
3. Can demonstrate safe use of overhead crane, jib crane, chain, sling and magnet rigging and lifting of remnants, half plates and full plates of different thicknesses
4. Recognize different types of steel and how they affect cutting

Abilities-

1. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
2. Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
4. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
5. Willingness to work extended hours to meet company needs
6. Maintains a clean and safe work area
7. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
8. Communicates well with peers, supervision, customers, vendors and other departments
9. Actively participates in Columbia Idea System, 6S, and other CI efforts
10. Participates on Problem Solving teams

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED

Physical Demands (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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) :
Constant (over 66%)
Standing
Frequent (33%-66%)
Hearing, Listening, Talking, Walking
Occasional (10%-33%)
Pulling, Pushing, Reaching Overhead, Carrying and Lifting up to 10, 30 and 50 LBS
Seldom (1-10%)
Sitting, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Squatting, Bending, Stooping,
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.
Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
Industrial exposure: Extreme Heat, Noise, Vibration, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids, Welding and Burning smoke
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):
Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operational area or task being performed.
Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at www.columbiamachine.com