Equipment Operator 2 - Whitney

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Equipment Operator 2 - Whitney position! About Farwest:Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwests 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% MatchWe offer full benefits with options to suit everyoneIncentive based on safety, up to .60 centsTuition reimbursement and career development opportunitiesCompensation 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 candidates eligibility to legally work in the US.Job Type: Full Time, OnsiteSchedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, with limited after hours and weekends as requiredStarting Wage: $20.15 - $29.45Farwests Operations Department, seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their Eugene Steel team as Equipment Operator 2. In this role, you will operate a Whitney table at maximum machine efficiency, generating highest part quality and performing general machine preventative maintenance based on safety and best practices in the steel service industry. Key Responsibilities for this role include:Work as a key member of an efficient production team and produce parts accurately and in an efficient manner and follow any specific position protocols.Positively communicate with crane operators, machine operators, and parts processors to facilitate production and minimize downtime. Work with crane operators to maximize throughput in the warehouse.Review work instructions and verify consistency between batch ticket, and material, second size, part numbers, revision, process, material thickness/ grade.Verify Heat number with certification and follow certification procedureParticipate in ensuring a safe work environment through best practices including promoting of company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, maintenance of a 5S workstation.Perform a first article inspection for thickness, measurements, and cut quality on each line item.Enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring parts meet quality expectations of machine manufacturer and customer. Accurately fill out paper paperwork.Mark remnants for re-stocking, add color code, heat number, thickness, and REM number.Consistently look to reduce operational cost: maximum material usage, maximize machine on time, maximize practical usage, protect equipment, observe and enforce safety protocolsCross train on other equipment to allow flexibility to Farwest.Clean equipment and work area after use each day.Minimal Qualifications Prior burning experience requiredAbility to read and write in English and to follow written instructions and record work activities performed.Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations, understand written and oral instruction Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at

Created: 2025-10-04