Saw Operator

Position summary

The Saw Operator runs and maintains production saws, cutting steel bar to spec. The role covers material handling, quality inspection, and packaging finished parts for shipment.

Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Hourly Base Salary Based on Experience

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Material handling

• Load and unload steel bundles with overhead cranes

Load material onto the saw loading table, by crane or by hand as needed

Move empty and full containers at the saw with a forklift

Swap completed bins for empty ones

Saw operation and setup

• Enter material into Plex to start production

Set cutting parameters on the saws operator interface

Do routine saw maintenance with the hand tools provided

Make sure the saw is running properly, and report any problems to your supervisor

Quality control

• Inspect the first 3 parts at every job start, and after any restart for a quality issue

Inspect 5 pieces per hour for length, diameter, and finish

Log inspection results in the computer and chart them on the SPC chart

Check both raw and finished material for quality

Packaging and shipping prep

• Prepare containers with VCI packaging materials

Hand-load, package, seal, and process containers

Process completed tubs in Plex and tag bins

Housekeeping

• Keep the saw and the area around it clean and organized

Qualifications

• Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts preferred, or the ability to get certified
• Basic computer skills, including data entry
• Able to use measuring tools and read specs
• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety
• Able to lift materials and stand for long periods