Machinist 1

Voortman Saw Operator

Location: Memphis, TN

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today's most advanced technologies. We've grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Position Summary

The Voortman Saw Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring automated Voortman CNC sawing and processing equipment used in structural steel fabrication. The operator ensures machines are properly set up and running, verifies material and production specifications, performs quality checks, and maintains a safe and efficient work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate Voortman CNC saw equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load, position, and secure structural steel beams and other material for processing.
• Review CNC programs, shop drawings, and production specifications.
• Set up the saw and verify blade selection, machine settings, material dimensions, and program requirements.
• Monitor machine operation and make adjustments as necessary to maintain production and quality requirements.
• Inspect finished material for correct length, cuts, dimensions, and overall quality.
• Identify machine problems, blade wear, and production issues and notify supervision when necessary.
• Replace saw blades as required.
• Perform routine machine cleaning, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment as authorized.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE requirements.
• Communicate production status, equipment issues, and material concerns to the supervisor.
• Meet established production schedules, quality standards, and efficiency goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating CNC saws, automated saw lines.
• Experience with Voortman equipment is a strong plus.
• Ability to read shop drawings.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to work independently while also communicating effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Machine-operation experience preferred.
• Ability to work second shift and overtime when required.

Core Competencies

• Safety: Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment.
• Inclusion: Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures.
• Speed: Operates with a sense of urgency, recognizing the competitive advantage of being swift and responsive.
• Innovation: Consistently seeks opportunities to simplify processes and continuously improve.
• Judgement: Ability to exercise discretion and lead initiatives autonomously.
• Accountability: Ability to hold self and others to the highest of standards.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to safely use required PPE. Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Key Skills

Voortman CNC Equipment • CNC Saw Operation • Machine Setup • Blueprint/Shop Drawing Reading • Quality Inspection • Measuring Tools • Troubleshooting • Saw Blade/Tooling Maintenance • Overhead Crane Operation • Safety Compliance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer - Inclusion is one of our core values, as we appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all. As a part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all ne