Band Saw Operator

Job description

ESSENTIAL TASKS: - Operate band saw to cut variety of materials following established methods and procedures. - Operate grinder to grind a variety of material to meet requirements of procedures. - Work from mill orders and procedures to cut billets, ingots, bars, shapes and other material to specified lengths, and/or cut material sample from products for metallurgical use. - Stamp or mark and identify all pieces of material following established procedures and practices. - Operate crane and fork lift truck to load and secure material on cut off beds and set for proper cut length. Operate as necessary to cut off prescribed sections according to procedures. Mark and stamp discarded according to procedures and practices for use. - Grind billets to desired finish. - Change band saw blades and grinding wheels, maintain adequate cooling supply. - Check coolant using refractometer and do conversion to determine coolant concentration. - Comply with prescribed safety regulations and keep area clean. - Calculate pounds per inch to determine final lengths. - Order and maintain parts. - Perform all maintenance. - Schedule saw to provide all furnaces with material to operate. - Inspect billets...