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SHIFT SAW OPERATOR/ MATERIAL HANDLER

Totten Tubes Inc - 4.1 Lathrop, CA Job Details $24 - $28 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Inspection gauge Measuring tapes Outdoor work experience Forklift Shop math Manufacturing facility experience Dimensional measurements Parts drawings Bridge crane operation Precision measurement in machining Band saw Cutting machines Manufacturing Factory experience Material handling equipment operation Full Job Description Job Summary The Saw Operator is responsible for setting up and operating power saws to cut steel and metal products to exact customer specifications. This role ensures high-quality production, strict adherence to safety protocols, and efficient material handling within a fast-paced industrial warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities Safety Adherence:

Maintain a clean work area and strictly follow OSHA guidelines, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Machine Operation:

Set up, adjust, and operate industrial band saws and powered conveyor.

Material Handling:

Load and unload heavy steel pieces (bars, tubes, structurals) onto saw tables using overhead cranes, forklifts, or side-loaders. Assist with warehouse organization, cleanliness and safety checks. Load and offload trucks and stow materials as time allows.

Precision Measurement:

Read and understand cut nesting sheets, miter cut plans and drawings to determine cutting layouts. Measure cuts precisely using micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.

Quality Control:

Inspect finished cuts for burrs, defects, and tolerance limits. Deburr and smooth rough edges using hand tools or grinders.

Inventory & Staging:

Label, tag, and palletize cut materials accurately. Move completed orders to staging areas for shipping. Coordinate with the warehouse regarding the putaway of remnants

Maintenance:

Perform routine daily maintenance on equipment, including checking fluid levels, replacing worn saw blades, and clearing scrap metal shavings.

Marking:

Identify and mark material with proper shipper number, tag and heat.

Required Qualifications & Skills Experience:

1-3 years of experience operating production saws in a steel service center or manufacturing plant. 1-2 years of forklift experience

Equipment Skills:

Proficiency operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts (certification preferred).

Technical Literacy:

Ability to read tape measures down to 1/16" (or decimal/metric equivalents), calipers & micrometer, and interpret blueprints or shop drawings.

Mathematical Skill:

Strong basic math skills, including working with fractions and decimals.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand for long periods in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and outdoor environment. Attention to

Detail:

High focus on accuracy to minimize material waste and meet strict customer tolerances. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience operating a Marvel 2125A-PC35 and/ or Amada VT 50635 or equivalent. Knowledge of different steel grades (e.g., carbon, stainless, alloy) and their unique cutting characteristics.