Saw Operator (Natural Stone)

Blackhill Granites is a trusted fabricator of cut-to-size granite product for the building industry. We specialize in building exterior and hardscaping granite products.

**Company Mission:**

We bring the timeless beauty of natural stone into every construction project. Our mission? To deliver high-quality products, with superb customer service, on time, and with care and respect for our employees.

**We need candidates who:**

- Pay close attention to detail

- Take pride in their work

- Enjoy being part of a team

- Are dedicated to their work

**Overview:**

The Saw Operator is responsible for the fabrication of cut-to-size granite products using various saws, polishers, and other industrial equipment.

**Responsibilities:**

This position is responsible for the following areas of granite fabrication:

- Loading and unloading saw tables with stone using an overhead crane or manually.

- Set-up and operation of multiple 5-axis CNCs bridge saws.

- Keeping production records.

- Routine maintenance and troubleshooting machines if a problem arises.

- Cleaning machines and work area.

- Meeting production targets and schedules and meeting and exceeding quality control guidelines.

- Operating in a safe environment according to established company guidelines.

**Skills**

- Ability to operate a CNC bridge saw

- Ability to program basic cuts on the CNC bridge saw

- Ability to learn new machining skills

- Good computer literacy

- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings

- Extreme attention to details

- Ability to self-motivate and work independently

- Ability to pass a background check.

- 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

- Strong math skills including the ability add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, rate, ratio, and percent, common fractions and decimals for calculating dimensions, tolerances, and feed rates.

- Must have a valid US drivers license

**Experience:**

- Preference given to candidates with demonstrated prior stone experience: countertop fabrication, stone fabrication, masonry experience

- Manufacturing experience with CNC operations

**Education:**

Associates Degree preferred; prior training on CNC machines.

**Physical requirements and Envorinmental conditions:**

Work environment is indoors in a non-temperature-controlled environment. The typical noise level for this job is loud to very loud. The position will require the following physical activities on a regular basis: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, handling and repetitive motions, movement of materials weighing 75 lbs. or more.

**Compensation:**

**The pay rate will be dependent on the candidate's experience, and may increase during the interview process. The minimum starting pay rate is $23/hour. Great benefits include 6 paid holidays and 80 hours of paid time off, plus health, life, and retirement plans.**

**Join us!**

Join our team as a CNC Machinist where your expertise will contribute to the success of our projects while fostering an environment of team work and quality craftsmanship!