What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saw Operator - Entry Level position at Equipment Development Company?
Looking for a steady, hands-on job where you can build real shop skills and grow into a trade? We’re hiring a Saw Operator to join our machine shop team. This is a great opportunity for someone dependable, willing to learn, and ready to work with their hands.
No advanced experience required — we will train the right person.
Schedule
Monday – Friday
6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay
$18.39 – $22.47 per hour (based on experience and skill level)
What Matters Most to Us
We’re not looking for perfection — we’re looking for the right person:
- Reliable attendance and punctuality (this is the most important requirement)
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Team player mindset
- Ability to follow instructions and ask questions
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Saw Operator, you’ll help prepare materials used to make parts. You will learn to:
- Load and unload an automatic bandsaw
- Cut bar stock and tubing to required lengths
- Prepare raw materials for production use
- Deburr parts using a vertical sander
- Move and organize materials throughout the shop
- Operate a stationary drill press
- Assist with other shop tasks as needed
No Experience? That’s Okay.
This is an entry-level friendly position. We will train the right candidate.
Helpful (but not required) background:
- Warehouse or general labor work
- Manufacturing or production
- Construction
- Shop or vocational training
Helpful Skills (Nice to Have)
- Basic ability to read a tape measure
- Simple math skills
- Ability to follow instructions and basic drawings
- Comfortable working with hands and tools
- Willingness to learn machine shop equipment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs occasionally
- Standing and active work for up to 8 hours per day
- Bending, lifting, and moving materials throughout the shift
- Working safely around machinery and equipment
Benefits (After Eligibility Period)
We believe in taking care of our team:
- Sick time after 90 days
- Vacation time after 6 months
- Affordable medical insurance options
- Free dental coverage for employees
Safety Equipment (Required)
- Safety glasses with side shields
- Steel-toe work shoes
- Ear protection
Why Join Us?
- Stable full-time schedule
- Paid training and skill development
- Opportunity to build a long-term trade career
- Team environment where reliability and effort matter
If you show up, work hard, and want to learn, we’d be glad to have you on the team.
Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Salary : $18 - $22