Saw Operator

  • Crossfield
  • Arkton Steel Inc.

Languages

English

Education

High School

Required : Driver license

Position

Band Saw Operator

Duties

Set up and operate a band saw to cut metal as per drawing

Measure parts to ensure conformance to specifications

Remove and install new blades

Use overhead crane to load machine and move material

Retrieve material as needed

Rack new material and off-cuts in an organized manner

Experience/Assets

2 years’ experience preferred

Knowledge of measuring instruments and tolerance

Overhead crane experience

Excellent knowledge of metal types and ability to identify and differentiate between materials

Excellent organization skills

Major Work Area

Manufacturing Facility

Type of Equipment

Hyd-Mech. Saw

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Telehandler

Area of Specialization

Structural metal or steel

Specific Skills

Reading Tape Measure (both metric and imperial)

Reading Blueprints

Mechanically inclined an asset

Essential Skills

Oral communication

Working with others

Problem solving

Decision making

Critical thinking

Job task planning

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

25’ Tape Measure (metric and imperial)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding

Manual Dexterity

Hand-eye co-ordination

Work Site Environment

Noisy

Work Location Information

Urban area; Shop

Other Information

Clean shop environment with a focus on Safety.

Long term steady employment.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $17.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Work Location: In person