What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator (Saw) position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
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About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.
Farwest offers full benefits with options to suit everyone, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match.
- Incentive based on safety outcomes, up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
- Compensation based on knowledge, skills, and ability.
About this position:
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift.
Wage Range: $19.65-$28.20 per hour, depending on experience.
Farwest’s Steel Production Department, which is located in Stockton, California, seeks a reliable and detail oriented individual to join their team as Equipment Operator 1. In this role, you will operate the Marvel Saw System at maximum machine efficiency, generating high part quality. Additionally, you will be responsible for performing general machine preventative maintenance.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Communicate with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to facilitate production and minimize downtime and maximize throughput in the warehouse.
- Review work instructions and verify consistency between batch ticket, and material, second size, part numbers, revision, process, material thickness/ grade.
- Verify Heat number with certification and follow certification procedure.
- Perform a first article inspection for thickness, measurements, and cut quality on each line item.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Experience with promoting a safe work environment through following company safety policies, as well as OSHA guidelines.
- Ability to actively participate in a dynamic metal processing team environment.
- Experience with following written and oral instructions, and ability to make mathematical calculations.
Professional Competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to foster a team environment.
- High attention to detail and desire to ensure accuracy.
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.
Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.
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Salary : $20 - $28
