Saw Operator

Job Saw Operator / Pre-Fabrication

Responsibilities

• Cut, form, and prepare metal parts according to engineered drawings and project schedules.
• Operate bandsaws and other cutting equipment to perform precise saw operations on metal materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineered drawings to determine cutting dimensions and fabrication requirements.
• Use a tape measure accurately to lay out, verify, and confirm dimensions before and after cutting.
• Cookordination with engineering and production teams to ensure parts meet specifications and project timelines.
• Maintain the quality of all work produced, ensuring parts are cut and formed to exact measurements and tolerances.
• Maintain consistent productivity while meeting daily and weekly production goals.
• Work safely at all times, following shop safety procedures and using equipment correctly.
• Work without constant supervision, taking initiative to complete assigned tasks and support production needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility in handling changing priorities and tasks to support overall shop workflow.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including general housekeeping around machines and production spaces.
• Perform basic machine operation checks and report any equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
• Support pre-fabrication processes by preparing materials and components for downstream welding and fabrication operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Experience with fabrication work in a metal or steel shop environment.
• Hands-on experience operating bandsaws or similar cutting machines.
• Proficiency in basic machine operation within a fabrication or production setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineered drawings.
• Attention to detail in measuring, cutting, and inspecting metal parts.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, machinery, and metal materials.
• Consistent and stable work history that demonstrates reliability and commitment.
• Ability to work safely and follow established shop safety procedures.
• Capability to work independently without constant supervision while maintaining productivity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills when interpreting drawings and planning cuts.
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineering and production teams.
• Willingness to perform general housekeeping and maintain an organized work area.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and project schedules.
• Comfort working in a busy, hands-on, blue-collar fabrication environment.
• Interest in metal fabrication and learning additional shop processes over time.

Why Work Here?

• You join a large, locally rooted shop that values its people and offers strong individual benefits.
• The organization promotes a flexible approach to scheduling, focusing on helping you achieve 40 hours by the end of the week rather than rigid daily start and end times.
• Over time, you can access a competitive 401(k) program with a 6% match, enjoy 10 paid holidays, and benefit from regular bonuses.
• The shop hosts multiple events throughout the year, creating a friendly and engaging culture where people take pride in building unique and interesting products.
• Overtime is consistently available for those who want to increase their earnings, and the facility's size and acreage reflect long-term stability and room for growth.