Steel Warehouse Saw/Flow Operator

Benefits eligible on first day

401(k)

401(k) Employer Match

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid time off

If you have a can-do attitude, reliable attendance record, and desire to help the world transform everyday elements into extraordinary solutions…We have an opening on our team!

About Ellwood Specialty Metals

ELLWOOD Specialty Metals is the leading distributor and a fully integrated producer of tool steels for plastic molds, die-cast and forging dies, and other tooling applications. Our steel and aluminum are used to make countless parts for automobiles, aircraft, and consumer products.

As part of our evolving needs and in response to rapid growth, we currently have an opening for a Metal Saw Operator at Unisteel in Sterling Heights, MI.

About the position:

The Metal Saw Operator position receives, locates, stores, handles, and sets up predetermined material; Operates automatic saw (as required) equipment to accurately cut material to customer specification; Ensures quality via quality check post cut; Job complexity ranges from simple, highly repetitive tasks to repetitive but difficult tasks.

What you'll need:

• Working mechanical knowledge/aptitude applicable with experience. Additional training provided.
• Able to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules, policies, graphs, and/or charts.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), understand fractions and use a tape measure.
• Vision includes acuity near and far, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to exchange information with co-workers and management and material handling equipment.
• Drive for results including a sense of timing, follow through, focus on priorities, and quality.

What you'll get:

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing
• Affordable Health care, dental and vision plans with a Health Savings Account
• 401 (k) retirement plan with employer match
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Shop environment that offers protection from outside environmental conditions. Subject to changes in temperature (hot and cold) and humidity. Frequently exposed to moderate noise, fumes, odors, dust, and dirt.
• While primarily standing or walking, performs medium to heavy work, exerting up to 50+ lbs. of force regularly and/or up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally (with assistance) to move objects. Uses both non-powered and hand power tools.
• Exposed to moving objects and vibration.
• Frequent handling, pinching, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning, and bending.
• Is assigned duties according to specified procedures. Work is checked frequently.

What you'll do:

• Receives, stores, handles, cuts, and ships material to meet shop and customer requirements.
• Loads and unloads material with the aid of a forklift or an overhead crane, positioning material as required.
• Completes paperwork and inputs information into the computer system, updating inventory.
• Sets up and operates saw, selecting proper feeds and speeds, adjusting as needed. Maintains necessary coolant concentration, cleaning or replacing coolant as required.
• Inspects the quality of the material during and after the cut to make sure the piece is square.
• Uses measuring instruments as necessary including, but not limited to tape measuring tape and micrometer.
• Checks identification on all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary numbers when required.
• Places saw crop ends in scrap boxes according to material grade.
• Performs saw blade changes when necessary.
• Delivers material to next area of operation as required.
• Completes required production reports, using computer system as required.
• Reports defective material and faulty equipment to the Operations Manager immediately.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and abides by all plant safety regulations and work rules. Performs safety inspections on cranes, chains, slings, and magnets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation. Pre-employment physical and drug screening will be required upon offer of employment.

Unisteel is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer. Minorities/Females/Individual with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.