Saw Operator

Material Handling and Saw Operation Specialist Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Material Handling and Saw Operation Specialist to join our team. This position involves handling trucks with uncut material, operating forklifts and cranes, interpreting blueprints, and preparing parts for shipment. Responsibilities Transport trucks with uncut material, approximately 1-2 times a day. Utilize a sit-down forklift to unload materials. Operate a single hoist crane to move products. Read and interpret blueprints to understand required measurements. Use a band saw to cut materials accurately. Measure materials with tape measure, micrometers, and calipers to ensure precision cuts. Bring cut products to the staging area. Prepare parts for shipment. Read tape measure up to 1/16th of an inch. Assist in various areas as needed. Essential Skills Experience with saw operation and band saw usage. Proficiency in sit-down forklift operation. Heavy industrial experience. Blueprint reading skills. Crane operation experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications Nice to have CNC experience. Overhead crane experience is an advantage. Why Work Here? This position offers a long-term career opportunity with potential for growth. Employees benefit from working in a small, collaborative environment where everyone pitches in to help. Work Environment The work environment is a small job shop with approximately 20 employees. The company specializes in building large welding equipment. The President and Owner are on-site, fostering a close-knit and supportive team atmosphere. The standard working hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime on Saturdays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schererville, Indiana Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Schererville,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.