Saw Operator The Saw Operator is responsible for safely and accurately preparing raw material for production by operating industrial saw equipment in accordance with work orders, material specifications, and established procedures. This role supports production readiness by ensuring material is correctly identified, cut to required dimensions, properly labeled, and accurately transacted within the ERP system. The Saw Operator is responsible for maintaining material traceability throughout the cutting process and works closely with Materials Control, Production Control, Production, and Quality to ensure the correct material is available when required. The Saw Operator also serves as a qualified resource for training other Materials Control personnel in safe and proper saw operation as business needs require.
Key Responsibilities: Saw Operation & Material Cutting Material Identification & Traceability Inventory & Material Control Production Support & Material Flow Equipment Care & Work Area Organization Training & Team Support Safety & Compliance Execution Authority: The Saw Operator is authorized to: Operate assigned saw and material-handling equipment within established qualifications Cut and stage material in accordance with approved work orders and instructions Perform required inventory and material transactions Stop processing and escalate material, equipment, safety, or traceability concerns Reject material from processing when identification or required documentation cannot be verified Train designated Materials Control personnel in saw operation within established procedures and qualification requirements The Saw Operator does not have authority to: Substitute material types, alloys, specifications, or heat lots without appropriate authorization Change production quantities or work-order requirements independently Bypass material traceability or quality requirements Operate equipment outside documented training or authorization This position involves access to export-controlled information and/or items. To be eligible, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to perform all job duties in compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations without current or future employer-sponsored export authorization. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or working conditions. Responsibilities and duties may change at any time based on business needs, and the employee may be required to perform other tasks as assigned.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required Prior manufacturing, saw operation, warehouse, or material-handling experience preferred Ability to read work orders, basic drawings, material specifications, and dimensional requirements Ability to use tape measures, calipers, and other basic measuring equipment Basic understanding of raw-material identification and manufacturing traceability preferredERP or inventory-system experience preferred Forklift, hoist, or crane experience preferred; ability to obtain required certifications Ability to effectively demonstrate work methods and train other employees Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness Adherence to production cutting priorities Effective training and qualification support of additional saw operators Physical &
Work Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive material-handling activities Ability to lift, carry, push, or move materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or material-handling equipment used when appropriate Ability to safely use ladders, forklifts, hoists, cranes, carts, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized Ability to handle raw stock and cut materials that may have sharp edges or irregular shapes Regular exposure to manufacturing conditions including noise, machinery, metal chips, cutting fluids, oils, temperature variation, and moving equipment Ability and willingness to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves when appropriate, and other task-specific protective equipment Ability to work overtime, alternate shifts, or weekends when required by production and operational needs

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Entry

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Elk Grove Village, IL

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Industry

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