Cutting Technician

Your Next Career Move? A Cut Above the Rest.

Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your manufacturing and cutting skills as you become an expert on a variety of machines within the cutting department. With multiple shifts available, you can have the work-life balance you have been looking for. Earn great pay and excellent benefits when you join the team of this established manufacturer that has been driving success for over 100 years!

Due to Growth, Harris American Company a leading supplier of balers, shears, and shredders to the recycling industry is seeking a motivated, team player to join their team as a Cutting Technician in Cordele, GA.

If you have experience working with bandsaws, water jets, plasma tables, or torches in industrial production environments, then you need to apply today!

• Competitive Pay: Earn between $18-$23 an hour
  , based upon your experience and skills, with your hourly rate and overtime. Second shift employees will earn an additional $3 an hour as the shift differential.
• Supportive Cross Training: Enjoy on-the-job training tailored to your skillset with experienced members of the team. You won’t get stuck in a rut here; you will become an expert on several machines across the cutting department. In addition, Harris American will pay for you to further your knowledge and skills through a technical school program.
• Multiple Weekday
  
  Shifts:
  
  With 2 shifts available, you can pick the schedule that works best for you! Choose between the first shift (7:00am-3:30pm) or the second shift (3:30pm-12:00am).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans where the company pays a significant portion of premiums. In addition, you’ll also have Short Term and Long Term Disability plans, company-paid life insurance, 401k with matching, and PTO!
• Company Culture: Take advantage of joining a company whose positive and genuine culture of caring keeps employees here for the long term. Many people spend their whole career with the Harris American team!
• Company Stability: Harris American, formerly known as Harris Waste Management Group, has been in business since 1889! They continue to experience consistent growth and be in-demand for their services.

• Operate cutting machinery and tools safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
• Review work orders, blueprints, and job specifications to determine cutting requirements.
• Measure, mark, and align materials for accurate cuts.
• Inspect materials and finished parts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Assist in material handling, staging, and movement within the department.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or quality issues to the Cutting Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Support production goals by completing tasks on schedule and assisting team members as needed.

Harris American Company has a full product line offering two-rams, horizontals and vertical balers for recovered paper, cardboard, non-ferrous metals and plastic; shears, balers, baler/logger/shears and shredders for ferrous metals. With four manufacturing plants, 480,000 sq. ft. of production space, 350 team members and service and representation worldwide Harris American serves customers globally.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.