Saw Operator, Set Up
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Job Summary
Overview
Consider joining the Pennex family as a Saw Operator Set Up - 2nd Shift at our York PA location. The Saw Operator Set Up sets up and operates one or more single or multiple blade table saws to cut aluminum extrusions to specified lengths. The saw operator is responsible for job set-up quality checks and routine operator maintenance tasks necessary to successfully operate the equipment.
This is a 2nd shift position working from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receives saw assignments and job duties from saw lead person shop foreman or supervisor.
Adjusts and secures ends and backstops on saw table according to specified length of stock.
- Starts the saw and then places material to be cut on a conveyor belt that feeds stock into saws; or positions workpiece against end stop and under saw synchronizing action with an automatically descending blade; or pushes material on table and cuts pieces.
- Monitors proper machine operation to detect work piece defects or machines malfunctions adjusts machines as necessary.
- Ensures first and last pieces of cut materials are inspected for quality purposes. Periodic spot checks for quality may also be required.
- Performs ongoing daily operator maintenance tasks which include maintaining cutting fluids with defined specifications.
- Examines material prior to cutting to determine what cuts will remove defects and produce maximum footage.
- Verifies dimensions of stock cut and accuracy of cuts.
- Packs or stacks all cut pieces. Informs lead person that material is ready to be processed to the next operational step.
- Completes all paperwork associated with fabricated pieces.
- Weighs scrap material before depositing it in appropriate containers.
- Assists other assemblers in the performance of their duties.
- Sets up and operates multiple saws.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent experience is required.
Experience
- 1 to 3 years of saw or machine operation is preferred.
- Warehouse/manufacturing experience is preferred.
Other Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
A desire to work in a fast-paced hands-on manufacturing environment
Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement volume and distance
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must beeligible to work in the United States visa sponsorships are not available
Regular attendance required
Environmental Hazards
Physical
The employeeis regularly required tostand.
The employee isfrequentlyrequired to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employeeis occasionally required tosit and usehands.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheralvisionand depth perception.
Work Environment
The employee isfrequentlyexposed to wet and/or humidconditions;fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
About Us
Perks of the Job:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) with matching contribution
Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity for career growth and advancement
Daily payavailable
Why Our People Love Working Here:
Purpose-driven friendlyopenand respectful culture
Shared core values of safety caringintegrityand growth
Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
Regular employee celebrations and events
Who We Are
Foundednearly halfa century ago Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. Withstate-of-the-arttechnology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvaniawereproud to offer the capabilities andexpertiseto cast billet extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive transportation building and construction electrical and machinery consumerdurablesand distribution.
Butitsnot just what we do that sets usapartitshow we do it.Safety. Caring. Integrity. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whetheritsdriving innovation within our industry making the impossible possible for our customers providing a safe respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities our purpose is are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.
If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solvecollaborateand effectively communicate Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more please visit or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdingsfamily of companies .
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome people ofdifferent backgroundsabilitiesand perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people we never discriminateon the basis ofrace religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status. MX Holdingsandthefamily of brands including Metal Exchange and Pennexare proud to be equal opportunity ofyour information will be kept confidential according to EEO you have any questions or require specialassistancecompleting your application please email
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the UnitedStates and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
Our salary ranges are primarilydeterminedby role level and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum andmaximumtarget salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay isdeterminedby work location andadditionalfactors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.
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About Company
Pennex provides quality aluminum fabrication, extrusion, and casting products and services across a variety of industries. We can provide standard and custom solutions.
