Saw Operator - 3rd shift

Wakefield Thermal is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs, manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components.

Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through accountability, collaboration, engagement, and shared belief in our vision.

Our flagship location in Nashua, NH offers modernized facilities and a welcoming and supportive work environment for our employees. Our on-site café offers employer-paid meal options and unlimited coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day. We also host regular employee engagement activities to foster a sense of community and collaboration among our team members.

SUMMARY:

Operates various types of saws both automatic and semi-automatic to perform such operations as cross cutting and mitering of metal.  Will perform machine set up and work from drawings, sketches and samples.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects appropriate saw blades according to type of cut and bolts blade to machine shaft.
• Positions rams and stop on machine table according to specifications of cut.
• Starts machine, places metal against guides and sets feed.
• Performs end cut and cycles one part.
• Measures cut stock from machine using height gage, caliper or square to verify against specifications.
• Maintains production count.
• Inspects and loads data into computer for tracking when applicable.
• Monitors machine fluid level.
• Ensures quality of parts before forwarding them to the next operation.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management.
• Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED).
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Frequent mental and visual attention where the flow is intermittent with intermittent checking. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.   The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles and chemicals.   The noise level is usually very loud.  The employee is required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.

BENEFITS:

Wakefield Thermal is proud to offer a wide range of competitive benefits to our employees, including:

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as company paid short and long-term disability.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plans with company matching contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth and development through training programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks: Company paid uniforms, reimbursement for PPE, incentive programs, employee engagement activities and more.

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.

About HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. 

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). 

More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at