Saw Operator

About the role

The Saw Operator is responsible for fabricating materials using appropriate machines in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, with a primary focus on sawing and processing steel. This role plays a critical part in our production process, ensuring the precise cutting and shaping of materials to meet specifications.

What you'll do

• Operate industrial saws to cut steel materials to specified lengths and tolerances.
• Select and use the proper tools, materials, and equipment for fabrication.
• Perform aluminum and steel welding and fabrication at varying skill levels.
• Read, interpret, and follow production drawings accurately.
• Produce quality components on schedule while meeting production goals.
• Operate multiple machines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report or recommend necessary repairs.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and compliance with company safety procedures.
• Safely handle and transport materials, supplies, and products using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical, vocational, or trade school education preferred.
• Strong math skills.
• Proven experience as a Saw Operator or in a similar manufacturing role, with experience in sawing and processing steel preferred.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cranes, and pallet jacks.
• Ability to interpret production drawings.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Work Behaviors:

Quality of Work

• Consistently delivers accurate work.

Commitment and Initiative: 

• Demonstrates unwavering commitment to the company's success and growth. 
• Exhibits a customer-focused approach and actively participates in problem resolution. 
• Displays perseverance and a proactive attitude.

Managing Time and Resources: 

• Effectively manages workload with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities. 
• Meets established goals consistently. 
• Exhibits reliability and punctuality.

Working with Others: 

• Functions as a team player, fostering trust and collaboration among colleagues. 
• Contributes to the improvement of team performance.

Development and Professional Skills: 

• Open to feedback and actively seeks personal development. 
• Holds oneself accountable for actions and complies with company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying up to 100 pounds occasionally, in addition to using material handling equipment.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities require close vision assessments. Moderately loud noise levels when heavy machinery is running. 
• Close vision assessments may be necessary.
• Moderate noise levels due to machinery and generators.

Travel Requirements: Travel is not required.