Metal Processor

Tasks include but are not limited to setting up and operating metal saws of several types, such as vertical and horizontal, reciprocating, and band saws. Marking and drilling holes to print specifications. The operator must handle, load, adjust, and unload the machines and operate peripheral equipment such as oxy-acetylene torch, plasma torch, etc. as required. Troubleshoots and detects malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged tooling, etc. Communicate with co-workers regarding production runs, and maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.

Additional, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. The Metal processor/Layout should be skilled in metal fabrication, able to read shop drawings, and accurately cut compound angles to produce correct parts.
2. Safety procedures must be followed while handling heavy materials and operating tools and equipment to prevent injuries.
3. Move materials, measure, and mark tangents, set up the machine, cycle it, and inspect work visually and with measuring tools to ensure accuracy and meet specifications.
4. Operates hand-held plasma cutter, metal saw machines, and equipment including but not limited to a band saw and other related tools such as a skill saw, routers, portable band saw, hammers, drills and impact, tape measure, degree finders, and jigs.
5. Cuts metal parts by guiding the metal in the right direction and through the blades to obtain the correct cut and angle according to sales order, blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions, and other forms of instructions to meet customer specifications.
6. Troubleshooting processes; stops, adjusting, and restarts; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
7. Communicates machinery problems to technicians, reports quality issues to supervisors, and maintains production records. Requires frequent supervision for machine set-up.
8. Implements and maintains 5'S practices in his/her work area including in equipment according to company procedures.
9. May be designated according to the product metal processing requirements as Roofing and Saw Operator, Saw Operator-Structures, Cut & Bend Operator-Playgrounds, or other designations as per company operation requirements.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.