Saw Operative metals industry

REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering company 

Sawyer 

Main Purpose of Role:

Processing jobs through Sawing department 

Main Duties:

• Operating 7 semi-automatic Kasto band saws in accordance with the work to list
• Extracting jobs using lifting equipment including slings, cranes and FLT
• PDA Operations – Moving jobs through the system using PDA system, Training against new systems brought into place.
• Weighing, measuring and inspection of orders prior to despatch
• Packing and despatching of goods out
• Use of visual management system to work safely to laid down standards
• Assisting in cleaning/tidying of machines at the end of the shift/job changeover as required
• Part marking and deburring of cut billets
• Use of floor cleaning machine to maintain cleanliness throughout and at the end of the shift
• Assisting other operations team members and team leaders as required on a variety of manufacturing jobs
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping
• Management of swarf
• Adhere to the company H&S policy
• Any reasonable task as requested by the shift supervisor, team leader or manager.
• Reporting maintenance requirements to the Operations Manager.
• Coolant/Blade stock management, ensuring minimum quantities are maintained.

The Candidate:

We seek a highly motivated career driven individual who is keen to expand on their experience. You will need resilience, drive and determination to succeed in a highly dynamic and evolving environment.

Essential Skills/Experience

FLT Licence desirable

Experience on Overhead crane

Strong team player

Computer literate

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Knowledge of the Metal Industry would be advantageous 

Experience cutting high nickel alloys is advantageous

Time served Kasto band saw operator would be advantageous

Usual Hours of Work

• Rotating shift pattern (Mornings and Afternoons) –
  
  • Mornings:      6am-2pm Mon – Fri
  • Afternoons:   2pm – 11pm Mon, Tue, Wed. 2pm – 10.30pm Thursday.  2pm – 6pm Friday.