Saw Operator - MD

Who We Are:

The Gill Corporation-Maryland has long been a leader in providing high-quality, lightweight structural core materials to the aerospace, marine, construction, rail, and industrial markets. We specialize in a wide variety of structural honeycomb core materials. By utilizing broad engineering expertise along with sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining and special processing, we have the ability to deliver solutions that are responsive to customer needs.

Compensation for this role:  $22.50 - $25.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift - Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Summary:

The Saw Operator is responsible for operating horizontal and vertical precision cutting equipment to produce aerospace-grade materials to exact thickness and dimensional requirements. This role ensures all products meet aerospace quality standards and customer specifications prior to release to downstream operations. The position supports safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes within a high-performance aerospace production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Operate horizontal and vertical sawing equipment to cut materials to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Cut material within designated tolerance ranges as defined by engineering drawings and work instructions (e.g., ±0.005” thickness and ±0.010” end-of-part when specified).
• Interpret work orders, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to ensure accurate production.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) to verify compliance with aerospace specifications.
• Ensure product finish, dimensional accuracy, and overall quality meet company and customer standards.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and ensure work area organization in accordance with 5S standards.
• Operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklift).
• Troubleshoot dimensional discrepancies, scrap, and quality concerns in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing leadership.
• Support cross-training initiatives and demonstrate flexibility to work in multiple production cells as assigned.
• Adhere strictly to all safety policies, aerospace regulatory requirements, and environmental health and safety (EHS) standards.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, or incidents to supervision or EHS personnel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.

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 essential functions.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior experience in band saws, industrial metal cutting or metalwork.
• Exposure to close tolerance work, typically within a few thousandths of an inch. Use of calipers and micrometers.
• Acceptable vision test results (as applicable). 
• Must have English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, write, understand, and communicate the company's operating procedures and policies

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel or crouch. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and lift or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits offered: 

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts to theme parks, attractions, shows, and more! 

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. 

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

Salary : $23 - $25