Tooling Saw Operator

Saw Operator

Purpose
Setting up, operating and maintaining industrial sawing machines to cut materials such as metals to precise specifications, including reading and understanding the function of precision instruments to verify product conformance and following safety procedures.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Previous experience operating a saw or manual machine

Tasks

• Set up, calibrate, and operate saws (band saws, plate saws) or other precision metal cutting equipment to cut aerospace materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty allows to exact dimensions


• Material handling:  Retrieving and stage materials from pallets or racks using forklifts, cranes or other manual methods


• Using calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools to verify dimensions, mark identifying data on material and following quality inspection procedures.


• Read and follow work orders for material type, size and cut specifications


• Process orders accurately and on time


• Install and adjust saw blades, set cutting speeds, and perform routine maintenance


• Record heat numbers, material usage, and other traceability data; input data into inventory or production systems


• Adhere to all safety rules, JHA’s and quality standards; maintain a clean, organized and safe work area


• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine product conformance


• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition


• Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs


• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations


• Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal


• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency


• Perform other duties as assigned