Saw Operator**
**Job Description**
The Saw Operator will work in a dynamic service center environment, specializing in cutting metals to precise specifications using band saws and metal saws. The role involves handling aviation and marine-grade metals, utilizing forklifts for material movement, and ensuring high standards of safety and accuracy.
**Responsibilities**
+ Expertly operate one or more saws in the service center.
+ Process orders according to customer cut-to-size specifications.
+ Ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.
+ Pull and stage materials for processing at the saw.
+ Retrieve materials from plate racks using a fork truck.
+ Measure materials to exact requirements and enter data for computer processing.
+ Safely operate cranes, fork trucks, and apply safe rigging practices.
+ Assist in packaging, receiving shipments, and conducting weekly inventory cycle counts.
+ Utilize precision tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.
+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.
+ Adhere to safety rules, regulations, and quality standards.
**Essential Skills**
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Two or more years of experience or training with saws and machinery.
+ One or more years of experience in the metals service center industry.
+ Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
+ Strong written and oral communication skills.
+ Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
+ Ability to measure using various tools and read/calculates data accurately.
+ Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Minimum one year of saw operation experience in aviation or a similar field.
+ Experience operating Metlsaw machinery.
+ One or more years of experience in the metals service center industry is preferred.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is a comfortable warehouse that is not climate controlled. Heaters are available during the winter, while large fans circulate air in the summer. The company operates locally with approximately 35 employees.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a smaller, locally-operated company that values integrity and positive relations among co-workers, customers, and suppliers. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, Kansas.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00/yr.
401K
Medical
Vision
1 week vacation then after 1` year goes to 2 years.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.
**Job Description**
The Saw Operator will work in a dynamic service center environment, specializing in cutting metals to precise specifications using band saws and metal saws. The role involves handling aviation and marine-grade metals, utilizing forklifts for material movement, and ensuring high standards of safety and accuracy.
**Responsibilities**
+ Expertly operate one or more saws in the service center.
+ Process orders according to customer cut-to-size specifications.
+ Ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.
+ Pull and stage materials for processing at the saw.
+ Retrieve materials from plate racks using a fork truck.
+ Measure materials to exact requirements and enter data for computer processing.
+ Safely operate cranes, fork trucks, and apply safe rigging practices.
+ Assist in packaging, receiving shipments, and conducting weekly inventory cycle counts.
+ Utilize precision tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.
+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.
+ Adhere to safety rules, regulations, and quality standards.
**Essential Skills**
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Two or more years of experience or training with saws and machinery.
+ One or more years of experience in the metals service center industry.
+ Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
+ Strong written and oral communication skills.
+ Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
+ Ability to measure using various tools and read/calculates data accurately.
+ Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Minimum one year of saw operation experience in aviation or a similar field.
+ Experience operating Metlsaw machinery.
+ One or more years of experience in the metals service center industry is preferred.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is a comfortable warehouse that is not climate controlled. Heaters are available during the winter, while large fans circulate air in the summer. The company operates locally with approximately 35 employees.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a smaller, locally-operated company that values integrity and positive relations among co-workers, customers, and suppliers. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, Kansas.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00/yr.
401K
Medical
Vision
1 week vacation then after 1` year goes to 2 years.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.
Job ID: 482535992
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025
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