Saw Operator - 1st Shift

Saw Operator -- 1st Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Saw Operator -- 1st Shift in the Oakwood, GA facility. The Saw Operator performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Hourly Rate: starting at $20/hr + depending on experience.

• Sets up machine track, selects proper burning tip, sets gas flow and machine feed rates.
• Positions work pieces for machine processing by cutting, sawing and grinding (may operate a combination of different machines)
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares or rulers for measurement.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, burning tips, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
• Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
• Sets up and aligns specified material or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, shims or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set depth and feed rates.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals
• Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer
• Must have arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Experience using an overhead crane / forklift
• Ability to use hand tools including grinder
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Computer Literacy;
  Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
• Must be organized with attention to detail
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen