Plant First Shift - Saw Operator

Production Hours Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm

Responsible for cutting and preparing raw metal materials to required specifications using production saws, and related shop equipment. This position ensures materials are processed accurately and safely according to work orders and shop drawings while supporting production flow, maintaining equipment, and adhering to company safety and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review work orders and shop drawings to determine material requirements and cutting specifications
• Pull correct raw materials from storage racks and verify materials against job orders, job travelers or packing slips
• Set up and operate production saws to cut metal materials to specified lengths and dimensions
• Lay out cutting lines on metal using rulers, squares, templates, or other measuring tools when required
• Inspect finished work using measuring tools such as tape measures, gauges, templates, or micrometers to verify dimensions and accuracy
• Properly set up equipment using appropriate feeds and speeds based on material type and thickness
• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, overhead cranes, and lift carts to move raw materials and finished parts as needed
• Unload steel trucks and store materials in designated areas while verifying incoming orders against packing slips
• Prepare and stage materials for fabrication, machine shop use, or customer orders
• Deliver finished material to the Machine Shop or notify the material handler for pickup
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including changing saw blades, replacing brushes, and lubricating machinery
• Perform tack welding with a stick welder when required to secure materials
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in the fabrication department
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or material discrepancies to supervision
• Assist with packaging or preparing materials for fabrication or sales orders as needed
• Follow company safety policies and procedures, ensuring the company is compliant to all OSHA mandated requirements
• All other duties as assigned by Lead/Supervisor

*This position is not limited to the responsibilities listed above*

Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, shop drawings, and blueprints
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and use measuring tools
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment including shears, saws, forklifts, and overhead cranes
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality and accuracy of materials
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle physical workload and work safely around heavy materials and moving equipment
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have strong communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to routinely lift and/or move 50 pounds and work in confined spaces
• Regularly required to stand, walk, twist, grasp, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work in an environment with variable temperature conditions
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts and cranes
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, moving equipment, smells and metal materials

PPE Requirements:

• Safety Glasses
• Steel Toed Shoes
• Cut-resistant and/or leather gloves
• Hearing protection as required

Benefits:

• Health/Vision Insurance at 90 Days of service
• Company Sponsored Dental Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Vacation Time/Personal Time at 90 Days of service
• 401k at 1 Year of service - 15% Match of Employee Contributions

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Volunteer Overtime Available
• Work/Life Balance