Saw Operator - 1st Shift

McNeilus Steel, Inc. is excited to be currently accepting applications for a new team member to join our company as a Saw Operator. The tentative schedule is Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm but may adjust to production needs.

A Saw Operator is responsible for cutting customer-ordered material to requested measurements. Saw Operators are responsible for accurately measuring material prior to cutting and are to oversee and perform all set-up and operation procedures. The Operator will also be steel handling throughout their shift.

A Steel Handler is responsible for preparing customer orders for same-day or next-day delivery and placing the orders in the designated staging area. Handlers may also load material on designated outgoing carriers. Handlers manually handle and move freight, stock, and other light materials to and from storage, production areas, staging areas, and delivery vehicles. Handlers operate overhead cranes and forklifts to assist with moving heavy material. Handler may assist in the outside areas as needed setting-up orders, and emptying scrap/wood tubs. Handlers will load and unload company and non-company trucks.

Working Conditions

A Saw Operator may be required to lift and carry objects weighing 75-100 pounds. Standing or walking comprises 90-95% of a normal work day. A Saw Operator normally works within the warehouses, but may work outdoors as needed. The work area can become cluttered with packaging materials, and debris from material being cut. The Saw Operator is responsible for keeping conditions clean for safe operating and working environment. Saw Operators work a standard 40-hour week with extended hours during periods of high workloads or important deadlines.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Cut customer-ordered material to meet special customer measurement requests
• Must operate crane and forklift skillfully and safely
• Assist in unloading of material and placing in designated location within the warehouse
• When necessary cut material to size and restock with existing inventory
• Tag special or miscellaneous items
• Performs general maintenance and daily start up checks
• Become familiar with the type of materials and products the Company offers
• May drive semi and straight truck vehicles into specific loading areas to load customer-ordered material
• Package material for delivery
• Set up and adjust machines to attain consistent quality and productive operation
• Identify, verify quantity, and properly tag all work and drop steel
• Debur parts as needed
• Bands and tags material with the appropriate identification information
• Stages and distributes out-going material to proper production and staging locations
• Performs other duties as instructed and assigned
• Learn, understand, and comply with OSHA requirements, company safety rules, and health policies at all times, working according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and discussed
• Use all safety devices, equipment, and PPE as directed and provided for protection

Qualifications

• Behringer Saw operating experience preferred
• Overhead crane experience preferred
• Be able to read and understand the material specifications on order tickets
• Knowledge of steel products preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot, work well independently, and as a team
• Be able to read and decipher measurements using tape measure
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in fluent English

Benefits offered for this job

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vision
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Uniform Allowance
• Boot Allowance
• Flexible Spending Account