Extrusion Saw Operator

About the role

The Extrusion Saw Operator is responsible for accurately cutting aluminum extrusions to customer specifications, inspecting product quality, and coordinating with Saw Helpers to maintain production flow. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customers receive quality products that meet all dimensional and appearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify order information, lengths, and die profiles in EPICS and compare to work orders.
• Confirm cut tolerances and production specifications before processing material.
• Inspect material for defects, burrs, and quality concerns; properly identify and scrap defective material.
• Position saw guides and stops according to required cut specifications.
• Inspect and monitor saw equipment, including blades, lubrication systems, chip collectors, and chip barrels.
• Direct and support a team of 1–2 Saw Helpers to maintain production efficiency and quality standards.
• Create rack configurations that protect material and prevent damage during handling and shipment.
• Accurately tag finished racks with sales order number, die number, quantity, length, finish, and temper information.
• Maintain production records and quality standards throughout the shift.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or equipment concerns to a Supervisor and/or the Safety Department.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and production-ready.

Requirements

• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team
• Ability to read and interpret measurements accurately
• Commitment to quality and safety

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Ability to multitask

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Team leadership
• Measurement accuracy
• Quality and safety commitment

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Attendance Bonuses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• $150 PPE Reimbursement
• Personal Days
• Vacation Time
• Holiday Pay
• Company Apparel
• Continued Education Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Pay

• $15 per hour

Schedule

• Night Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule