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Saw Operator

Laird Plastics
Secaucus, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

The Panel Saw Operator role requires a determined individual interested in helping our business grow by promoting a culture of teamwork, dedication, and superior customer care. Your career will flourish as you are provided opportunities for development and mentorship by some of the top industry leaders.

If you have a passion to excel in an organization that requires the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, you should join the Plastics Family Americas team.

What you’ll do:

  • Plans machining by studying work orders, production paperwork, materials, specifications, dimensions, and
  • tolerances
  • Evaluates programs for machine equipment by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting
  • tool registers, offsets; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving partprograms.
  • Process each order per order/customer specifications
  • Verifies accuracy of parts by adhering to inspection process set by management
  • Maintains specifications by observing and taking measurements using tape measures and micrometers; detecting
  • malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worntools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
  • Completes preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting
  • malfunctions; notifying warehouse lead and/or calling for repairs
  • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting/communicating actions, irregularities, and needs
  • Maintains quality parts and processes by visually and dimensionally inspecting parts, production paperwork,
  • inspection reports upon receipt at each department
  • Ensures a safe working environment and keeps work area clean and organized. Follows housekeeping guidelines
  • set by management. Uses safe operating procedures; e.g. OSHA, PPE, etc.
  • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs
  • Operate forklifts in a safe and professional manner

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center
of all they do!

What you’ll need:

  • HS diploma or GED preferred
  • Ability to calculate requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry
  • Experience with MS Office and basic math skills
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
  • Follow all safety procedures
  • Some experience with maintaining machines
  • Ability to read blueprints/work in

Benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, Profit Sharing, dental, medical, and life insurance, 401k with matching benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid maternity and paternity leave, and more.

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 6% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $29

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