Saw Operator

Sets up and operates metal sawing machines such as hacksaw, bandsaw, circular saw, to cut metal stock to dimensions and fabricates metal. This position differs from Level II in that the incumbent is not trained on using the overhead crane, and are not able to use cutoffs. They may be learning to do these things, but are not yet able to do so regularly and independently.

Qualifications

•High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

•CNC certificate or other technical coursework preferred

•External candidates: up to 6 years related experience and/or training in a metal fabrication manufacturing environment

•Ability to read tape measure

Responsibilities

•Reads job order for specifications such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimensions to be cut

•Obtains and transfers stock to machine

•Installs saw blade and sets blade tension and cutting speed for specified operation

•Sets saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts

•Sets stops and guides to control dimension of cut

•Positions and secures stock against stops or in feeding device

•Starts machine and observes operation. Measures work for conformance to specifications

•Marks identifying data on part

•Lays out and marks reference points onto parts

•Assure all equipment is functioning properly.

•Complete regular daily/ preventative maintenance including:

oKeep cut area clean clear of shavings

oCheck cutting oil and replenish as needed

oReplace blades as needed

oEvaluate guides as needed