Structural Steel Saw Operator

Manpower

Fort Collins, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$24 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Bandsaw, Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Cleaning Equipment, Construction, Construction Support, Crane, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, OSHA, Oil and Gas, Organizational Skills, Regulations, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Fort Collins, CO
POSTED
2 days ago
Structural Steel Saw Operator
Location: [Fort Collins, CO]
Schedule: Monday – Thursday   2:30 pm – 1:00 am
Pay:  $20 - $24/hour based on experience + shift differential
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Structural Steel Saw Operator to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately cutting structural steel materials—including beams, pipe, tube, channel, angle, and plate—according to specifications. You’ll play a key part in ensuring precise cuts and proper material preparation to support fabrication, construction, and installation operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate horizontal and vertical band saws to cut structural steel per shop drawings and work orders
  • Measure, mark, and verify material dimensions using tape measures, squares, and layout tools
  • Interpret shop drawings, cut lists, and fabrication details
  • Set up and adjust saw equipment, including blade speed and feed rate, based on material type
  • Inspect materials before and after cutting to ensure quality and compliance with specifications
  • Select appropriate blades and perform blade changes as needed
  • Deburr and finish cut materials as required
  • Safely operate forklifts, cranes, or other material handling equipment (if certified)
  • Maintain organized material staging and support inventory control
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
  • Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety standards

Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience operating structural steel saws or similar fabrication equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists
  • Strong understanding of structural steel materials, including W-beam, HSS, pipe, channel, and angle
  • Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced fabrication environment
  • Forklift certification preferred

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching
  • Comfortable working in an industrial/shop environment

Work Environment
  • Indoor fabrication shop setting
  • Exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment
  • Required use of PPE (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves)

Preferred (Not Required)
  • Experience in oil & gas, industrial construction, or commercial steel fabrication
  • Familiarity with CNC saw systems

About the Company

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Manpower

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1948
WEBSITE
https://www.manpower.com