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Lakeside Surfaces LLC

Slabsmith Operator

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$57,395 / year median in Michigan

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

SUMMARY Slabsmith operator utilizing an overhead crane, loads and takes pictures of all incoming & existing slabs to be used for color match and grain flow by the Material Allocation Layout Engineer. Many times, these photos are supplied to customers so they can approve before fabrication begins. Slabsmith operator also ensures that system is calibrated by working with the Material Allocation Layout Engineer. Slabsmith also participates in unloading of trucks at times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Expectations:
Ability to safely operate a crane to load/unload slabs from storage racks. Ability to work in software program Moraware, the operator must be able to find and work to a schedule and update slab locations in the Moraware program. Computer skills are necessary here. Ability to work with the Slabsmith system to take pictures with this equipment and check calibration on a daily basis to ensure the Slabsmith system is functioning properly. This is done in conjunction with the MAL Engineer. Ability to pre-inspect slabs to a quality standard provided and to identify discontinuities in the slabs before placing them into inventory.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent Experience in production manufacturing Detail oriented Patient Proactive and positive attitude
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Computer skill are a plus
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Ability to move and carry substantial parts on varied surfaces Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to follow all safety requirements Ability to safely operate overhead crane Ability to work while standing for 8 to 12 hour shifts
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Seasonal temperature fluctuation