Equipment Operator 2 - Stockton, CA

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Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Equipment Operator position in Stockton, CA!
 

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, 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, Swing Shift 
Starting Wage: $20.15 - $29.45, depending on experience, plus shift $1.25 an hour differential.
 

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

Operate metal burning machine with gas and or laser equipment to maintain optimal machine uptime and part quality.
Communicate effectively with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to streamline production and reduce downtime.
Review and verify batch tickets, work instructions, material specifications, part numbers, revisions, thickness, and grade before cutting.
Verify heat numbers against certifications and follow proper documentation procedures.
Perform first article inspections to confirm correct thickness, measurements, and cut quality.
Properly mark remnants for restocking, including color code, heat number, thickness, and REM number.
Monitor operations with a focus on reducing cost: minimize material waste, maximize machine time, and ensure proper equipment usage.
Enforce and adhere to all company safety protocols and industry standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent optional.
At least one (1) year of steel saw cutting machine experience. 
Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation. 
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and writing in English. 
Ability to work in a team environment with others in our company and treat our employees and customers with respect, courtesy and tact
Perform routine office support, understand written and oral instruction, and make mathematical calculations.