Saw Operator

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Saw Operator / Pre-Fabrication Job Description

The Saw Operator / Pre-Fabrication role is a key production support position within a metal fabrication shop. In this role, you work closely with engineering and production teams to cut, form, and prepare metal parts according to engineered drawings and project schedules. You take ownership of work quality, productivity, punctuality, safety, flexibility, and general housekeeping while performing saw and fabrication operations with minimal supervision.

• Cut, form, and prepare metal parts according to engineered drawings and project schedules.

• Operate bandsaws and other cutting equipment to perform precise saw operations on metal materials.

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineered drawings to determine cutting dimensions and fabrication requirements.

• Use a tape measure accurately to lay out, verify, and confirm dimensions before and after cutting.

• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure parts meet specifications and project timelines.

• Monitor the quality of all work produced, ensuring parts are cut and formed to exact measurements and tolerances.

• Maintain consistent productivity while meeting daily and weekly production goals.

• Work safely at all times, following shop safety procedures and using equipment correctly.

• Work without constant supervision, taking initiative to complete assigned tasks and support production needs.

• Demonstrate flexibility in handling changing priorities and tasks to support overall shop workflow.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including general housekeeping around machines and production spaces.

• Perform basic machine operation checks and report any equipment issues to appropriate personnel.

• Support pre-fabrication processes by preparing materials and components for downstream welding and fabrication operations.

• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.

• Experience with fabrication work in a metal or steel shop environment.

• Hands-on experience operating bandsaws or similar cutting machines.

• Proficiency in basic machine operation within a fabrication or production setting.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineered drawings.

• Attention to detail in measuring, cutting, and inspecting metal parts.

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, machinery, and metal materials.

• Consistent and stable work history that demonstrates reliability and commitment.

• Ability to work safely and follow established shop safety procedures.

• Capability to work independently without constant supervision while maintaining productivity.

• Strong problem-solving skills when interpreting drawings and planning cuts.

• Ability to communicate clearly with engineering and production teams.

• Willingness to perform general housekeeping and maintain an organized work area.

• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and project schedules.

• Comfort working in a busy, hands-on, blue-collar fabrication environment.

• Interest in metal fabrication and learning additional shop processes over time.

You join a large, locally rooted shop that values its people and offers strong individual benefits. The organization promotes a flexible approach to scheduling, focusing on helping you achieve 40 hours by the end of the week rather than rigid daily start and end times. Over time, you can access a competitive 401(k) program with a 6% match, enjoy 10 paid holidays, and benefit from regular bonuses.

The shop hosts multiple events throughout the year, creating a friendly and engaging culture where people take pride in building unique and interesting products. Overtime is consistently available for those who want to increase their earnings, and the facility’s size and acreage reflect long-term stability and room for growth.

This position is based in a well-established steel fabrication shop with three buildings in the area, situated on a larger industrial property. The environment is typical of a blue-collar fabrication setting: it can be somewhat dirty, with no air conditioning, and involves working around heavy steel, cutting equipment, and…