The Role
The Saw Operator I is responsible for operating a single-blade saw, ensuring that materials meet quality specifications, and maintaining equipment and a safe work environment. Duties include setting up and feeding materials, conducting equipment inspections, and maintaining production records while adhering to safety and quality standards.
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Job Summary
Saw Operator I is responsible for the setup and operation of a single-blade saw. Reads production scheduling sheets and identifies required material for the operation.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures material meets quality specifications grade, size, moisture content, etc.
- Performs setups according to specifications.
- Feeds material according to specifications.
- Periodically checks equipment to ensure specifications are being met.
- Offloads and stacks material in accordance with established procedures, and if required, may cover, label and band components finished product.
- Ensures work area is safe, clean and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate.
- Completes pre-shift-startup equipment inspection checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
- Maintains production records as required.
- Checks materials and finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards.
- Performs LOTO as required.
- Performs preventive maintenance as specified.
- Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma GED is preferred but not required.
- Minimum 3 months of experience using saws or similar equipment some experience in manufacturing and assembling is preferred.
- Working knowledge of basic math.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company
What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.