Saw Operator

Company: Anderson Dahlen
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Description: Anderson Dahlen, Inc. is a market leading contract manufacture of capital equipment in the Food processing, Pharmaceutical processing, Industrial process and Vacuum process equipment markets. We have a long history as a family owned, privately held, values-based company of approximately 300 employees and growing. Our team manufactures and distributes products to our customers worldwide. We are looking to add a motivated individual to our manufacturing team. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Set up and operate several power saws to cut a variety of raw materials into prescribes shapes and angles in accordance with drawings, specifications, and bills of materials. .Requirements: MAJOR AREAS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY: • Provides optimum cooperation and complete information to Supervisor and other personnel, relative to projects within his/her assigned group, to ensure on-time and accurate job completion. • Recommends new methods and procedures to improve efficiency as apparent or required. • Works from bill of materials, sketches, specifications, and instructions from supervisor in setting up cutting machine tools to cut bar stock, tubing, and angle iron. • Identifies job flow problems and causes and recommends corrective action to ensure timely and efficient production effort. • Sets up and operates all saw equipment. • Sets machine stops and/or angle settings, loads material and clamps to secure. • Uses scales, tapes, calipers, squares, and protractors to establish piece part shapes and dimensions. • Uses files, grinders, and sanders to complete deburring work. • Performs maintenance such as: replacing broken or malfunctioning saw blades and keeping coolant levels up. • Performs tolerance checking and gauging functions to assure adherence to all drawing specifications and quality standards. • Sets speed and feed to prolong blade life and ensure proper material cutting. • Detects defective materials, unusual conditions or operating difficulties for reporting and relays information to supervisors. • Complies with Company and Department policies and procedures as applicable. • Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a team approach throughout the Department. • Performs related work as apparent or assigned. Primarily looking for 2nd Shift QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY: • High school education or equivalent including additional experience in a manufacturing environment. • A minimum of 1-2 years of saw operating experience. • Demonstrated shop math skills, knows feed and speed settings, and can develop or improvise tooling. • Accurate judgement in operating saws, sets stops, operates equipment, some decision making involved in selecting proper material. • Demonstrated ability to operate the saw skillfully and expediently. • Ability to use a variety of hand tools, power, and cold saws. • Ability to read blueprints and sketches. • Demonstrated ability to keep close tolerances consecutively. • Ability to make adjustments as necessary to assure accuracy to job specifications. • Ability to relate well to others and gain the respect of co-workers. • Ability to work independently or with others. • Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: • Lift/Carry- o 0-20 lbs.- continuously o 21-50 lbs.- frequently o 51-100 lbs.- occasionally • Push/Pull- o 0-50 lbs.- continuously o 51-75 lbs.- frequently o 76-100 lbs.- occasionally • Bend- 0-33% during a 10 hour shift • Twist/Turn- 34-66% during a 10 hour shift • Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during a 10 hour shift • Sit- Not at all • Stand/Walk- 67-100 % during a 10 hour shift • Overhead Reaching- 34-66% during a 10 hour shift • Ladder/Stair Climb- 34-66% during a 10 hour shift BENEFITS: • Bonus Program • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • 401K with Match • Profit Sharing Program • Long Term Disability Insurance • Optional Short-Term Disability • Employer paid Life Insurance PI126140338

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