Saw Operator

Description: Join ENTEK in Henderson, Nevada

ENTEK is excited to welcome a Saw Operator to our team in Henderson, Nevada. If you enjoy working in a machine shop environment, operating industrial equipment, and supporting precision manufacturing operations, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Saw Operator, you’ll support machine shop operations by cutting raw materials to specification, preparing materials for machining, and maintaining equipment and work areas. You'll play an important role in ensuring production teams have the materials needed to support manufacturing schedules while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

In This Role, You Will

• Operate hack, band, and abrasive saws to cut materials according to production requirements
• Measure stock lengths and dimensions for straight and angle cuts
• Fulfill raw material requirements for machining operations
• Read blueprints, work instructions, and cutting specifications to ensure accuracy
• Debur and polish workpieces as needed
• Fill machine lubricants and cutting fluids
• Empty machine chip containers and maintain equipment cleanliness
• Assist with machine preventive maintenance (TPM) activities
• Support machine shop projects and operational improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate measurements and material handling practices
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move materials throughout the machine shop
• Utilize tape measures and precision measuring tools to verify material dimensions
• Maintain safe operations by following all safety procedures and regulations
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S activities, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
  
  

Requirements: What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a dependable and safety-focused manufacturing professional who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in supporting high-quality production operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience operating hack, band, and abrasive saws
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Ability to read basic blueprints and manufacturing drawings
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal instructions
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience operating an overhead crane
• Proficiency using tape measures and basic measuring instruments
• Experience working in a machine shop or metal fabrication environment
• Basic print reading and material handling experience
  
  

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position working a night shift schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Employees work 11.5-hour shifts and spend the majority of their shift on their feet supporting machine shop operations.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what’s right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future
  
  

When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.

Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.

ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.

ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.