SAW OPERATOR

Job Description

Job Description

Yates Industries is looking for a Saw Operator in our St. Clair Shores location!

At Yates Industries, we truly care for our employees, fostering a sense of family among and across the workforce. Join the Yates Industries Team and get away from that feeling of “it’s just a job” –start on your path to a rewarding career with great growth potential. Our in-house training opportunities can help to get you started; the next step is up to you.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Saw Operator will calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments
• Review completed parts for accuracy and conformance to specifications
• Saw Operator will complete preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled and maintains oil levels
• Perform regular inspection of equipment
• Saw Operator will assist with other job-related duties as required
• Ensure the saw is kept clean and in good working condition with daily maintenance reviews
• Saw Operator will review and understand the component drawings
• Review all paperwork for jobs and arranges according to due date required by the customer
• Saw Operator will pull required material from stock shelves
• Measure required lengths to be cut adding 1 / 8" stock for machining allowance for material
• Saw Operator will cut materials as required based on job priority or instructions from Production Manager
• Place drawing with cut material once saw operation is complete
• Saw Operator will identify and return un-used material to proper location
• Load and unload raw stock from vendor truck, verifies material per purchase order, identifies material and places in raw material storage area / shelves
• Saw Operator will observe safety at all times and reports any issues to Production Manager.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability :

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education / Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and / or 1-5 years of experience in a job shop environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment :

Saws

Crane

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities :

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to use and read tape measure and micrometers.

Ability to handle (load, unload, transport) all types and sizes of raw material

Ability to identify raw material

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits :

Competitive Wages

Paid Vacation and Holidays

BCBS Medical & RX

Health Savings Account

VSP Vision

Dental

Short Term Disability

Group Term Life

401K with match

HSA with company contribution

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.