Material Coordinator & Bandsaw Operator

Job summary

The Material Coordinator & Bandsaw Operator is responsible for operating industrial saws to cut raw metals and managing the movement of materials using a forklift. They also maintain inventory accuracy, ensure material traceability, and perform basic equipment maintenance within the shop.

Job details

Core Responsibilities * Bandsaw Operation: Safely set up and operate industrial horizontal/vertical bandsaws to cut raw metals, structural steel, piping, and tubing to exact specifications outlined in work orders. * Shop Floor Supply & Kitting: Stage, kit, and distribute cut-to-length materials and specialized components (valves, fittings) directly to manufacturing bays to eliminate production downtime. * Material Movement (Forklift): Operate a forklift safely to transport heavy raw materials from outdoor storage yards and indoor racks to the cutting station and shop floor. * Internal Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels within shop storage and outdoor yards, perform regular cycle counts, and report material shortages to procurement * Basic Inventory Lookup: Use the company computer system strictly to check stock levels, verify part locations, and look up material availability. * Material Traceability: Ensure material tags, heat numbers, and heat codes are transferred accurately to cut pieces to maintain full oil and gas quality compliance. * Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Perform basic preventive maintenance on saws (blade changes, fluid checks) and adhere strictly to all HSE guidelines, including wearing proper PPE for cutting environments. Qualifications & Experience * Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, heavy fabrication, or machine shop environment. Direct experience operating industrial bandsaws is a strong asset. * Forklift Skills: Proficient forklift operating experience is required. Active certification is preferred; however, forklift safety training and certification can be provided for the right candidate. * Computer Skills: Basic computer literacy with the ability to navigate internal databases solely to check inventory levels. * Technical Skills: Ability to read tape measures, use calipers, and follow instructions from blue prints or Bills of Materials (BOM) for precise cuts. * Attributes: Strong mechanical aptitude, high attention to detail, and a proactive attitude. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions * Outdoor & Indoor Work: Comfortable working both indoors on the concrete shop floor and outdoors in the material storage yards under varying weather conditions. * Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods during saw operation.

What you’ll do

The Material Coordinator & Bandsaw Operator is responsible for operating industrial saws to cut raw metals and managing the movement of materials using a forklift. They also maintain inventory accuracy, ensure material traceability, and perform basic equipment maintenance within the shop.

Requirements

Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment and possess proficiency in forklift operation. Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read blueprints and precision measurement tools are required for this role.

Listed skills

• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bandsaw operation
• Forklift operation
• Material handling
• Inventory control
• Tape measure reading
• Calipers
• Blueprint reading
• Bill of materials
• Preventive maintenance
• HSE compliance
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Material traceability
• Cycle counting
• Computer literacy
• Bill Of Materials
• Tape Measure
• Equipment Maintenance
• Bandsaws
• Procurement
• Computer Literacy
• Cycle Counting
• Fabrication
• Forklift Truck
• Oil and Gas
• Inventory Control
• Machining
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Valves (Piping)
• Sawing
• Structural Steel
• Forklift Safety
• Environment Health And Safety
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics
• Energy
• Material Coordinator
• Saw Operator
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• Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood