Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Capital Industries, Inc

Saw / Shear Operator

Career Insights for Grinder / Sharpener

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Washington data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Grinder or Sharpener operates grinding machinery used to sharpen metal tools and blades.

$46,196 / year median in Washington

+1% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Saw / Shear Operator Capital Industries, Inc - 4.0 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time From $22 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications Optimizing workflow processes Mechanical blueprint interpretation Fabrication Power saws Blueprint specification interpretation Safety protocol adherence Mechanical fabrication Forklift Shop math Manufacturing facility experience Dimensional measurements Bridge crane operation Measuring instruments Continuous improvement Shearing (cutting method) Materials handling Manufacturing Hand tools Manufacturing company experience Material handling equipment operation CNC Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for daily setup and operation of industrial grade mechanical, hydraulic and CNC controlled saws & shears in a just-in-time fabrication shop. Perform routine work to customer requirements on a variety of work centers. This is a cross functional position within the Fabrication department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up and operate industrial grade mechanical and hydraulic shears & saws. Select correct feeds, speeds, blade gaps and/or tooling for the job. Load, install and setup the tooling for repetitive work per job plan as required. Read blue print and work order instructions to correctly produce parts. Accurately process a variety of metals with differing characteristics including structural metal, tubing, pipe, angles, metal shapes. Ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations. Assist less experienced shear/saw operators and other production team members. Accurately account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system. Issue material to work orders and record material certifications to work order. Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work. Make decisions and problem solve for routine manufacturing issues. Initiate quality control documents for materials and parts production issues. Maintain performance log books on assigned area equipment and report deficiencies to the maintenance team. Participate in equipment preventative maintenance and assist service technicians with machine repairs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have experience in metal saw/shear and fabrication with industrial saw experience - MARVEL, HE&M CNC experience or equivalent. Minimum 1 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge and understanding of saw and shear operations. Ability to measure parts accurately and familiar with basic shop hand tools. Demonstrated competency in basic shop math. Ability to read blueprints and other shop drawing aids at operator level. Some experience with material handling with an overhead crane. Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation. Good verbal and fair written communication skills. Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge. Some experience and basic skills at problem solving. Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement. Ability to work well under pressure and use initiative to meet team expectations. Commitment to customer satisfaction. Ability to respond to and implement process improvement. Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures. Safety conscious behavior. Excellent attendance record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift, carry, push and or pull 1 - 50 lbs frequently. Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward frequently. Sit, stand and walk for 1 - 10 hours per day. Ability to work in a 55 -88 degree Fahrenheit work environment. Work in a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, hard hat and steel-toed shoes.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Experience:
Manufacturing:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person