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QPS Employment Group
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What they do
A Saw Operator operates and maintains a machine saw (such as an adjustable circular saw) to perform such operations as ripsawing, cross cutting, beveling, grooving, and mitering. Maybe responsible for tool set-up for different types of cut or for different material to be cut.
$43,054 / year median in Iowa
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
Operator Wage:
$18.50 per hourShift:
2ndHours:
3:00pm- 1:00am (Monday
- Thursday) Join a dynamic production team in Northwood, IA that serves the plastics industry, offering an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on skills and grow within a reputable company.
Operator Responsibilities:
- Follow company policies, procedures and specific job order requirements
- Rotate between departments including Assembly, Glue Booth, Foam Saw, Waterjet, CNC, Pillow Line, Routing, Vacuum Forming and Material Prep, as trained
- Prepare and package products according to order specifications, maintaining a clean and organized work area and paperwork
- Operate, load and maintain band saw, waterjet, CNC, and forming machines after proper training
- Accurately complete required documentation for each job
Operator Requirements:
- Proven work history with prior experience of solid employment within a production setting; include detailed experience on resume
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to read and interpret documents and perform basic math operations, including measurement reading
- Ability to perform physical tasks including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with team lifts for heavier loads
- Ability to work in a hot environment, maintaining safety and productivity throughout 8 to 12-hour shifts
IND098 QPS
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- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!