SAW OPERATOR in Smyrna, Tennessee at MI Metals Inc

Job description

About Us

MI Metals, Inc. is a leading aluminum extrusion company headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, with four manufacturing plants located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. As a business-to-business (B2B) company, we specialize in providing high-quality aluminum extrusion products to various industries. Our mission is to deliver quality extrusions and service that exceed customer expectations while staying true to our core values: Safety, Environment, Quality, Customer Service, Cost Management, and Team Integrity

Shift:

5:00AM - 1:00PM (OT as needed per business needs)

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for visually checking the saw and guards to ensure the saw is in safe working condition.

· Adjust saws gauge to required cut length as specified by customer.

· Load extrusions onto saw deck.

· Perform quality checks according to the documented procedure and checks tolerances.

· Check the squareness of cuts.

· Checks lubrication levels and performs light preventive maintenance.

· Able to clear machine jams and make machine adjustments.

· Possess a working knowledge of methods and techniques of saw operation.

· Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

· Operates Saws to meet daily output goals and always maintain efficiency goals.

· Monitors equipment to ensure maximum uptime.

· Manufactures quality parts to meet production schedule quantities and dates and audits parts throughout the manufacturing process to meet quality standards.

· Develop an understanding of and continuously improve the performance of the aluminum cutting process.

· Work cooperatively with other operators and supervisors to achieve maximum production capabilities.

· Observe safety rules and practices and report any unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor.

· Ensures all quality documents are completed and turned in on time.

· Maintain clean, safe, well-organized workstation and surrounding area.

· Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications

· High School Diploma/GED required.

· Can read tape measure down to 1/32”.

· High level of mechanical aptitude.

· A demonstrated understanding of tape measures.

· How to use protractors and calipers a plus.

· Ability to monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working correctly.

· Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot mechanical issues.

· Ability to walk and stand for the entirety of shift.

· Must be able to work in seasonal heat.

· Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical benefits with HSA
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Reimbursement for safety shoes
• Vouchers for prescription safety glasses