Saw Operator

Manual Labor

Fenton, MI, US

Salary Range:$16.00 To 18.00 Hourly

Job Summary

•     Safely cut foam producing finished goods or to supply to other departments for further assembly.

This is a 1st shift position operating from 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday; Overtime as needed. The position is contract to hire. 

Essential Duties & Accountabilities

• Utilize and comply with the Quality Management System
• Utilize safe work practices (safety glasses etc.)
• Ensure proper housekeeping procedures to keep department clean and organized at all times
• Correctly read a tape measure, blueprints and engineering drawings
• Communicate material requirements to leader
• Correctly position materials to avoid waste
• Learn processing procedures, work flow and machinery operations
• Assist in inspection and delivery of finished goods to correct departments
• Learn the following skills/procedures:  measurement, blue print reading, tracing, saws, convoluter, radius corners, machine guards, set up fixtures, forms, product assembly, inspection, cutting, pattern layout, product delivery, baling scrap and documentation
• Distinguish differences in materials
• Use hand/eye coordination to produce quality parts

Knowledge / Skills / Ability

*                Education and Experience*

High School diploma or equivalent; shop class beneficial

Familiarity with industrial saws (rolling table saw, band saw) beneficial.  Will operate drill press, glue booth, foam scrap baler.

Microsoft Word, Excel or Visual Manufacturing beneficial; 

Prior experience with computerized fabrication equipment desirable

Prior experience with a band saw desirable        Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must encompass a mechanical aptitude

Enjoy working with hands

Have an eye for detail 

Ability to read work orders *Physical Demands * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.              

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands.  The employee is occasionally required to walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by t