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Sawyer Operator

Columbia Industries, LLC
Starkville, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027

The Sawyer Operator is responsible for independently operating and maintaining plate processing equipment within the Plate Shop. This role supports production by cutting, forming, drilling, and preparing metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Set up, layout and operate mechanical, CNC hydraulic saw to cut structural steel to length according to blueprints.
  • Select correct feeds, speeds, blade gaps and/or tooling for the job.
  • Load, install and correctly setup the tooling as required.
  • Read blueprint and work order instructions to correctly produce parts checking prints for errors.
  • Accurately process, identify, and number a variety of material for fabrication, deburring ends.
  • Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations.
  • Assist less experienced saw detailers and operators and other production team members as needed.
  • Issue material to work orders and record material certifications to work order.
  • Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
  • Make decisions and problem solve for routine manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
  • Initiate quality control documents for materials, processes and parts production issues.
  • Participate in equipment preventative maintenance for safe operation; maintaining internal saw parts, belts, blades, and guides as necessary.
  • Miscellaneous other duties as directed by Plate Processing or Shift Lead.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance

2. Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation

3. Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure

4. Respectfully takes direction from supervisor or manager

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

2 years of experience preferred

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Equivalent Experience

High School Diploma and 2 years of experience in shop environment preferred.

Training, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Training:

Critical Skills

Computer Skills: Good understanding of computer operations

Reasoning Ability: Ability to read blueprints and understand parts

Physical Demands

Regularly: Standing, lifting, operating equipment.

Work Environment

Shop environment

Salary : $34,738 - $46,084

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