Highlights
As a Saw Operator you will be using the appropriate saw to cut honeycomb material into designated shape and size to meet customer and company specifications. Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times including waste/scrap removal and cleanup of equipment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Zeeland, MI |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Website | http://www.plascore.com/ |
Description
As a Saw Operator you will be using the appropriate saw to cut honeycomb material into designated shape and size to meet customer and company specifications. Inspect and prepare finished material for shipment.
Currently there is an opening for a Saw Operator in our Aramid division on 3rd shift: (10:30p- 6:30a. Sunday- Thursday)
- Training on 1st shift 6:30AM to 2:30PM for about 4 to 6 weeks*
Aramid Saw Operator: Starting at $22.29 per hour on 3rd Shift!
Key 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.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Mechanically inclined
- Ability to work overtime.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
About Company
Plascore is a global organization, with headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Zeeland, Michigan; manufacturing in Waldlaubersheim, Germany; and sales offices throughout the world.
As a global enterprise with a multi-cultural work community serving diverse markets, Plascore, Inc. is committed to good corporate citizenship in all we do. We recognize the contribution our suppliers make to our success and value our relationship. The same can be said about our staff, distributors and customers. We strive to provide opportunities and solutions for our team members, associates and customers. We are innovators, quality control technicians, engineers and customer service professionals.
Plascore, Inc. is AS/EN/JISQ9100 and ISO-9001 registered, and employs Lean Manufacturing principles throughout design, manufacturing and administration, to reduce lead time while assuring optimum quality and on-time delivery. In addition to our proprietary honeycomb manufacturing process, our value-added capabilities include adhesive development, CNC machining, powder coating, welding, thermoset and thermoplastic laminating and assembly. This extensive capability allows us to maintain rigid quality standards, control project scheduling and deliver superior products in the manner best suited to the client’s specific needs.