Saw Operator Aramid 3rd Shift

$46,363 - $46,363/Yr

Plascore - Zeeland, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Zeeland, MI

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Saw Operator position in the Aramid division involves using saws to cut honeycomb material to specified dimensions, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. The role requires attention to detail and mechanical skills, with responsibilities including equipment operation, quality inspection, and maintaining accurate records. This position operates on the 3rd shift, with initial training on the 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Startup/verify secondary equipment (vacuum blower, dust collector) is operating.
• Check schedule to determine next order to process.
• Read work order instructions and process specifications.
• Use overhead crane to load/unload Aramid blocks from saw table.
• Set up and run horizontal band saw to cut slices to specified thickness.
• Change saw blades and guides using small hand tools.
• Iron backing material onto blocks.
• Measure blocks and slices using tape measure and micrometer.
• Load slices into clean core machine to remove dust and measure slice thickness.
• Print label and tag individual slices.
• Inspect blocks and slices for quality issues.
• Complete associated paperwork.
• Enter process and work order information into computer system to maintain accurate records.
• Monitor equipment and make setup adjustments as necessary.
• Communicate with management representatives regarding any material or equipment concerns.
• Record production and scrap information on team board charts.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies. Notify supervisor when re-order level is reached.
• Assist in performing quarterly inventory checks.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery by being efficient, productive, and careful.
• Actively participate in improving our product, processes, equipment and methods.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times including waste/scrap removal and cleanup of equipment.
• Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR Regulations.

Benefits

• Bonus Programs
• $1,200 Sign-On Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
• Profit Sharing Bonus - Paid out each quarter.
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prorated 2 weeks of paid vacation to start with yearly increases (2 additional days each year) up to a maximum of 6 weeks.
• Prorated 4 weeks of unpaid leave decreases yearly as more paid vacation is earned until maximum of 6 weeks paid vacation.
• 10 weeks of paid vacation for 11th year (4 weeks of paid vacation awarded for 10 years of service + 6 weeks earned)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(K) & Roth 401(K)
• 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
• Flex Spending Account for childcare
• Tri-Share childcare program
• Annual company picnic
• Annual golf outing
• Annual holiday party
• White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
• Clean work environment
• Smooth pace of work
• Family owned and operated.
• Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
• Bi-Weekly Pay