Shearman

SUMMARY

FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES is looking for a new Shearman. This specialized position will work to provide support for area managers, group leaders, and coworkers by moving material off the cooling beds and cut material through the shears into neat and straightened piles to ensure maximum production. The piles produced by the Shearman will be cut to length determined by the sales department, highway, and the cut sheet. The Shearman will then help hook up the lifts to the crane if necessary so they can be weighed and moved into inventory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist all managers or group leaders with their needs or work requests.
• Request work orders for repairs as needed.
• Assist in the training of all new employees.
• Shearman will do a daily pre-shift inspection of their equipment carefully documenting any problems or equipment repairs that need to be made.
• Shearman will operate all equipment on each shear from cooling bed run in rolls through gauge table kick offs (dogs or chains). Shearman may also assist in raking the piles.
• Shearman will be held responsible for the quality of the material they produce. This means they will pull all scrap out of good lifts including smashed ends, short or long posts, any out of spec. material, or any other deformities to the material.
• Shearman will be accountable for all gauge changes and making sure the desired length is achieved.
• Shearman will move horses or I beams for each length as well as adjusting timers or short / long cut if available or necessary.
• Shearman will assist the mill / shears by working in a timely manner to produce good quality material without causing unnecessary delays.
• Shearman will be responsible for all blade changes on the shears.
• Shearman will lock out all power sources before performing any maintenance involving pinch points, confined spaces, or any dangerous areas where harm may come to you.
• Shearman may locate and move material in place for cold cutting.
• Shearman will assist chain hookers by helping move any and all material in the department as necessary.
• Shearman will fill out daily sheets for length of material as well as sheets for scrap records.
• Shearman are to measure at least one post for every lift produced off their shear.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

MACHINES / EQUIPMENT USED

The HR Department is required to check the criminal background of all job offerees. Having a criminal record does not block an applicant from securing a job at Franklin Industries. We review all criminal records on a case-by-case basis.

The HR Department sends all job offerees to an external testing site for a physical (vitals, vision, and hearing) and a drug screen. Securing the job is contingent on passing the physical and the drug screen.