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Saw Operator - Level 1

CAPITAL STEEL and WIRE INC
Ithaca, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025 CLOSED ON 3/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saw Operator - Level 1 position at CAPITAL STEEL and WIRE INC?

Department: Saw Operations

Reports To: Saw Operations Manager

Classification:   Non-exempt (Hourly)

Pay: $15/hour

6am - 2:30pm (M-F)


Job Summary:

Execute duties given by saw operations manager.  Properly carry out saw operations as assigned.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Load and unload material into saws.
  • Perform the following computer functions in Plex: load job, complete job, choose proper container and maintain proper Statistical Process Controls (SPCs) as required by each specific job.
  • Set up saws for specific jobs.
  • Set up CNC controls.
  • Stage bins for each saw.
  • Empty chip bins.
  • Monitor orders as they are processed by the saw.
  • Perform quality checks with measuring tools and enter in Plex.
  • Operate fork truck.
  • Assist with cleaning, organizing and general upkeep of the saw shop.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

            

Job Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • General computer experience required
  • Fork truck and overhead crane experience preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong general computer skills required
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions
  • Ability to perform basic math functions and accurately use a tape measure and other measuring tools
  • Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures

 

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Ability to stand for an entire shift to operate machinery
  • Ability to safely maneuver around each machine, and from one machine to another, to monitor and adjust the steel as it processes through each machine    
  • Physical activity such as bending, reaching, and twisting while pushing and pulling bars or pieces of steel as they are processed    
  • Ability to safely ascend and descend steps, stairs, or ladders to access and operate machinery and fork trucks
  • Ability to work atop of uneven surfaces to move and secure bundles of steel   
  • Ability to frequently lift 15-50 pounds of steel bars repeatedly and occasionally lift up-to 80 pounds of steel bars repeatedly.  
  • Constant exposure to machinery and loud noises

Authority:        

All employees at this facility have responsibility and authority to note areas of product or customer issues and bring it to management’s attention.


Employee Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and I understand and can perform the essential functions and other requirements of the position, with or without accommodation. I agree that if there is anything in the job description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor or Human Resources.  I understand that Capital Steel & Wire has the right to revise this job description at any time.  I acknowledge that Capital Steel & Wire is an at-will employer which means that either I or the company can terminate the relationship at any time.  This job description does not supersede the at-will status and does not constitute an employment contract for any specified period of time.


6am - 2:30pm (Monday - Friday)

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