Equipment Operator 2 - CTL Line

Equipment Operator 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

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.

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