The Cut to Length Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending machines to cut metal products according to customer specifications. This role involves verifying the dimensions of completed products, examining them for defects, and ensuring the machinery operates efficiently to meet production goals.
Job Responsibilities
Measure and Verify: Use micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers to ensure products conform to specifications
Inspect for Defects: Examine finished products for defects like chipped edges or marred surfaces; sort defective pieces by type
Read Work Orders: Interpret production schedules or work orders to determine material specifications, cutting lines, dimensions, and tolerances
Operate Machinery: Set up, operate, and tend to the Cut to Length machine
Monitor and Record: Start machines, monitor their operations, and document operational data
Adjust Machine Settings: Test and adjust machine speeds or actions to match product specifications using gauges and hand tools
Maintain Equipment: Clean and lubricate machines regularly
Position Products: Align and secure products against fixtures or stops on machine beds
Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED, with 1-2 years of experience in a production process (preferably in the metals industry).
Skills:
Proficiency in using measuring devices
Basic computer skills
Ability to read and understand work orders
Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)