What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saw Operator position at BWISE MANUFACTURING LLC?
Job Details
Job Location: Chambersburg, PA - Chambersburg, PA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Saw Operator
JOB SUMMARY
Sets up and operates metal sawing machines to cut metal stock to dimensions per blueprint and/or work orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively observe and promote BWise safety standards.
- Obtain specifications for operation from work orders.
- Obtain raw materials from material handler or pick-up operations’ raw materials using material moving equipment (i.e., forklift, hand jack, etc.)
- If required, use hoist to move raw materials to operation point.
- Using saw, cut steel stock to exact length specifications;
- Installs saw blade and sets blade tension and cutting speed for specified operation.
- Mill, bore, clean, and turn parts,
- Deburr, sand, or grind sharp and/or uneven edges from cut parts.
- Move finished parts to next fabrication, or staging point.
- Make continuous quality checks to ensure parts are cut to exact specifications.
- Other duties, as assigned by Fabrication Leadership.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be capable of standing for entire shift and sit for extended periods of time.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs; ability to demonstrate full range of motion for reaching, bending, kneeling and stooping.
- Will be exposed to extreme heat and cold depending on weather.
- Subject to dirt, dust, oil, welding fumes, electric shock, bright lights, UV radiation, burns, traffic hazards, and high noise levels in the workplace.
PPE REQUIREMENTS
- Steel-toed shoes or composite shoes
- Safety glasses
- Earplugs
- Gloves when handling any material
- Grinding shield
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be able to read, write, count, communicate by various channels.
- Must have appropriate high school, vocational-technology school, or demonstrated ability/expertise from on-the-job training from previous employment.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Ability to read and fully comprehend work instructions, prints, and work specifications.
