Saw Operator

Arcosa Marine Products, Inc., is searching for a Saw Operator (Machine Operator) for our Bossier City, LA plant.  As a Saw Operator, you’ll set up and operate metal fabricating machines, such as the saw, gear hob and heavy-duty presses to cut, bend, straighten, and form metal parts specified by blueprints, layouts, and templates.

Arcosa’s Inland Barge Group is comprised of Arcosa Marine Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of barges used to transport cargo on U.S. inland waterways. Arcosa Marine Products manufactures dry cargo barges, including flat-deck and hopper barges, that are used to transport a variety of products including grain, coal, and aggregates. Arcosa Marine Products also manufactures tank barges that carry petroleum, fertilizer, ethanol, chemicals, and other liquid cargoes. It is the largest U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass hopper barge covers used primarily on grain barges. Additionally, Arcosa Marine Products provides a full line of deck hardware to the marine industry, including hatches, castings, and winches for towboats and dock facilities.

What You’ll Do: 

• Set up and work with various types of materials and fabricating machines
• Read prints or work orders and verify dimensional requirements
• Unload and transfer materials to storage areas using overhead cranes or forklift 
• Maintain and make minor repairs to equipment and hand tools
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives 
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need: 

• Requires 1 year of prior experience in Machine Operation or related field
• Must have working knowledge of operating metal fabrication machinery
• Must be able to read and understand shop orders to determine machine setup
• Ability to use hand tools, including measuring tape
• Capable of setting up and operating conventional equipment with multiple processes of turns
• Familiar with shop math and reading specifications and measurements