Saw Operator

Hello potential future colleague,

The original wedge-locking company that started in a red barn in Mattmar, northern Sweden, back 40 or so years ago has grown into the global industry leader in bolting and engineering solutions, at a rate such that we need more colleagues for our mission to make the world a safer place.

Most don’t devote a thought to bolts loosening – but we do. Every minute. Every hour. All day. All Year. Our promise to build connections that last goes beyond manufacturing the best bolting technologies to expert support and pioneering digital solutions.

Expander, a Business Unit of Nord-Lock Group, is seeking an experienced saw operator for its operation in DeWitt for 1st shift. We produce custom pivot solutions to customers across North and South America on a produce-to-order basis. This dynamic manufacturing environment is growing and is looking to hire collaborative co-workers who will help grow the company to a new level of production.

Will work independently and as part of a team, at times with limited supervision. We are located in DeWitt, Iowa in a heated and air-conditioned facility with well-maintained equipment.

Relocation is not being offered for this role. Sponsorship is also not being offered for this role.

The primary objective of this position is to accurately maintain raw material inventory, verify material traceability, and prepare material for production orders through safe and efficient saw operation. General duties include receiving, handling, storing, identifying, and cutting off various steel materials as specified while maintaining compliance with Expander Americas, Inc, safety procedures, and production requirements.

• Review production orders, engineering drawings, and NAV
  24 work order information to ensure all specifications are accurate and complete prior to cutting material.

• Verify that the required part length shown on the engineering drawing matches the material length specified in the NAV
  24 production order. Report any discrepancies to Engineering or Quality before processing material.

• Verify that the material selected matches the KA code, material grade, dimensions, and other requirements specified on the engineering drawing and production order.

• Verify that the material certification and material grade match the material being processed prior to cutting.

• Verify that printed part labels match the material certification, heat number, lot number, engineering drawing, and production order requirements before releasing material to downstream operations.

• Maintain complete material traceability throughout the cutting process by ensuring all labels remain legible and associated with the correct material.

• Utilize the approved cutting calculator to verify required cut lengths and optimize material utilization while maintaining required production quantities per calculator work instructions.

• Select and load the appropriate saw program based on material grade, diameter, and production requirements per work instructions.

• Select the appropriate saw blade for the material grade, size, and application to maximize cutting performance and blade life per saw work instructions.

• Perform first-piece verification and periodic dimensional checks during production runs to ensure compliance with drawing requirements.

• Set up, operate, and monitor saw equipment to ensure accurate cuts that meet quality and dimensional requirements.

• Remove burrs, chips, cutting residue, coolant, and excess oil from material before staging for the next operation.

• Properly identify, label, and stage cut material for downstream production processes.

• Operate the saw in accordance with all posted work instructions, operating procedures, safety requirements, and training guidelines located at the saw workstation.

• Safely unload incoming raw material deliveries using a forklift and verify material received against packing slips and purchase orders.

• Utilize overhead crane systems to organize raw material inventory and safely load material into saw equipment.

• Store and organize raw material in designated locations to…