Farmington, CT
Full time
JR37555
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
_At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond._
_Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures._
Job Title: Header Saw Operator
Location: Farmington, CT
Department: Manufacturing Operations
Labor Grade: 16
Job Summary:
The primary function of this position is to set up and operate power and manual equipment to
manufacture standard and special door package headers and moldings. This role involves working
from blueprints and other instructions to perform various machining operations, maintaining highquality standards, and training assigned employees.
Key Responsibilities:
• Set up and operate equipment such as power presses, arbor presses, milling machines,
drilling machines, cut-off saws, routers, and hand tools to perform operations including
blanking, slotting, punching, piercing, and drilling.
• Maintain and adjust setups for changes in size and style, ensuring optimal equipment
performance through regular lubrication and cleaning.
• Periodically check work to ensure a high level of quality
• Provide enough material for header assembly
• Open and store incoming shipments of extrusions and perform necessary handling
requirements for the job.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
Qualifications:
• Proficiency in operating power and manual equipment, including power presses, arbor
presses, milling machines, drilling machines, cut-off saws, routers, and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, sketches, and special instructions.
• Experience working with ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain high-quality standards.
• Ability to train and direct employees in proper manufacturing methods.
• Problem-solving skills to address setup and operational issues effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) .
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