The Saw Operator is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating saw equipment to cut, trim, miter, and process steel and aluminum materials according to work orders, drawings, specifications, and production requirements. This role requires accuracy, attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. The Saw Operator verifies material dimensions, inspects completed cuts, performs routine equipment checks, and ensures finished materials meet required standards before moving to the next stage of production.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, and operate saw equipment to cut, trim, miter, or process steel and aluminum materials according to work orders, drawings, and customer specifications.
- Review job requirements, material type, dimensions, cut lengths, tolerances, and production priorities before beginning work.
- Select appropriate blades, guides, stops, fixtures, and machine settings, including speed, feed rate, and blade tension, to support safe operation and quality cuts.
- Measure and verify material using a tape measure, calipers, and other measuring tools to ensure finished parts meet required specifications.
- Load, position, secure, and stage material for cutting operations using appropriate handling methods and equipment.
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material-handling equipment as authorized and needed to move materials safely.
- Inspect completed cuts for accuracy, quality, burrs, defects, and conformance with production and quality standards.
- Change saw blades, perform routine equipment checks, and report maintenance or safety concerns to the supervisor promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company safety standards, housekeeping expectations, and established procedures.
- Work independently and collaboratively with supervisors and team members to meet production schedules, quality expectations, and business needs.
- 2nd Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM.
Work Location: Onsite. Apopka, FL - Reliable commute to work is required.
Job Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Minimum 40 hours weekly, with willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines. Standard workweek is Monday through Friday.
