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Saw Operator

Besser Company
Sioux, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025

Saw Operator

B SUMMARY

The Saw Operator is responsible for set up and operation of the saw machine to cut straight, curved, or circular patterns in steel stock. The Saw Operator reports to the Shop Supervisor.

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

1. Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

2. Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

3. Respect: Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.

4. Loyal : The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.

5. Relationship/Consensus Building: Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-

workers and bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.

6. Time Management: Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize

workload.

7. Tolerance: Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments

8. Attendance: Strives for perfect attendance and commits to report to work on time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Sets up the machine to perform the job by selecting blade and inserting appropriate blade according to specifications and inserting on machine using hand tools.

2. Locate materials in racks according to saw list. Pull materials using forklift when necessary and load onto saw. Return left over materials to proper rack and notify scheduler of amount.

3. Positions guides, stops, holding blocks or other fixtures to secure the direct work piece, using hand tools and measuring device.

4. Scribes reference lines on work piece as guide for sawing operations according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications.

5. Turns controls to set cutting speed, feed rate and table angle for specified operation.

6. Sets blade tension, height, and angle to perform prescribed cut.

7. Turns valves to start flow of coolant against cutting area and to start air flow which blows cuttings away from kerf.

8. Reads work order for specifications, such as materials to be used, location of cutting lines, and dimensions and tolerances.

9. Replaces defective blades using appropriate hand tools.

10. Measures completed work piece to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.

11. Places work piece on cutting table, manually or using hoist, and clamps work piece into position.

12. Sharpens dulled blades using bench grinder, abrasive wheel, or lathe.

13. Examines completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, and sorts defective pieces according to defect.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Experience: Two years shop experience.

3. Skills: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance. Knowledge of blueprints, drawings and models. Knowledge of mathematics. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects. The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. Using hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials or in manipulating things such as hand tools and hoist.

4. Requirements: Operator must work in a safe manner and must have a safe work record. Safety must be the first and foremost concern as these machines are capable of great bodily harm.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Freq

Lift/Carry Limits

Freq

Key

Stand

F

10 lbs or less

F

N (Not Applicable) not applicable to this occupation.

Walk

F

11–20 lbs

F

Sit

O

21-50 lbs

F

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hours per day)

Handling/Fingering

F

51-100 lbs

O

Reach Outward

F

Over 100 lbs

N

Reach Above Shoulder

F

Push/Pull Limits

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity 33% to 66% of the time (2.5 to 5.5 hours per day)

Climb

O

12 lbs or less

F

Crawl

N

13-25 lbs

F

Squat or Kneel

F

26-40 lbs

F

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity > 66% of the day (5.5 hours per day)

Bend

F

41-100 lbs

O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A plant floor environment.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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