Saw Operator

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join our team as a Saw Operator and help shape the future—literally!

What You’ll Do:

• Operate a variety of saws including CNC band saws, manual band saws, cold cut saws, and circular saws to cut metal bars, sheets, and tubes to precise specifications
• Read and interpret job specifications, blueprints, and work instructions to determine machine setup and cutting requirements
• Set stops, guides, and layout marks to ensure accurate cuts
• Use overhead cranes to safely unload materials and position them in storage or cutting areas
• Perform quality checks by measuring cut parts and inspecting for defects or irregularities
• Remove burrs, rust, and sharp edges from finished pieces
• Conduct routine maintenance such as oiling machines and cleaning work areas
• Collaborate with team members to identify process improvements and support 5S initiatives
• Communicate any discrepancies or quality concerns to appropriate departments to ensure customer satisfaction

What We’re Looking For:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Willingness to learn and grow in a team environment

Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.

Drug-free workplace/EOE

See full job description below:

SUMMARY

Tends fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, horizonal saws, vertical saws, and cold cut saws that cut, bars, sheets, and tubes by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Reads job specifications to determine machine set-up and program.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Positions work piece properly into machinery, against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
• Uses overhead crane to unload trucks and position material into storage location.
• Marks and identifies material as specified by work instructions.
• Sets up and operates machine to cut parts preparatory to machining centers and assembly.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, or work pieces.
• Operates cutting equipment including but not limited to: CNC band saws, manual band saws, circular cutting saws, cold cut saws, table saws, sanding disks.
• Show adequate progress towards learning the operation of all the machinery in the fabrication area.
• Look for continuous improvement opportunities and improves operational efficiencies.
• Responsible for checking the accuracy of engineering, sales and manufacturing offices' input to ensure customer final product is correct and within quality acceptance guidelines. Any changes or corrections must be communicated to appropriate departments so future product output is consistent with customer expectations.
• Understands, supports, implements and sustains 5S program initiatives and goals.
• Is flexible in working areas and will be assigned to other duties and work areas as needed.
• Supports and upholds the quality and EHS policy.
• Upholds Core Values.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

***Please note, the above is a high-level overview of the physical demands of this job. For a complete comprehensive overview of all physical requirements, please refer to the physical demands addendum provided separately by HR.***

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS POSITION

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others. Handles the technical aspects of their duties.
• Customer Service - Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership - Accepts feedback from others.
• Managing People - Makes self available to staff. Improves processes, product and services.
• Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Meeting Preparation - Comes prepared to each meeting.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds the organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Supports organization's goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking - Adapts to changing conditions.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in the decision making process.
• Motivation - Measures self against a standard of excellence.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies for feedback to make improvements.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards. Completes work in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Reports unsafe conditions or practices. Uses equipment and material properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the workplace. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at meeting and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instruction. Keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Looks for opportunities. Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improvements.