Job Description

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Crane Operator  position!

 

About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

 

Benefits:

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

About this position: 
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, with limited after hours and weekends as required
Starting Wage: $19.65 - $29.90

Farwest Steel’s Operations Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Equipment Operator. In this role, you will operate the Marvel Saw to support the metal processing equipment  The goal is the on-time delivery of best-in-class parts that meet or exceed customer expectations, while actively managing machine maintenance schedules and workflows to maximize throughput.  

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Operation of Marvel Saw cutting equipment in a safe, efficient manner
• Review, comprehension, and execution of batches/work instructions, communicating and rectifying any discrepancies prior to initiating cut program
• Verify material in accordance with customer expectations and company procedures
• Perform first-article and in-production inspections to ensure customer specifications are met or exceeded.
• Process, mark and bundle/package jobs in accordance with work instructions
• Accurately and completely complete batch paperwork
• Actively manage daily cut schedule to maximize throughput of jobs through the station
• Perform all duties with the utmost regard for personal, co-worker, and customer safety
• Maintain a clean, 5S workstation at all times

Minimal Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Basic mathematical computation skills
• Ability to use a tape measure and micrometer
• Previous steel processing experience preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Overhead crane experience/certification preferred
• Forklift experience/certification preferred

 

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

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Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Day shift

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