Saw Operator

Description

Position Summary

The Saw Operator is responsible for safely and accurately preparing raw material for production by operating industrial saw equipment in accordance with work orders, material specifications, and established procedures. This role supports production readiness by ensuring material is correctly identified, cut to required dimensions, properly labeled, and accurately transacted within the ERP system.

The Saw Operator is responsible for maintaining material traceability throughout the cutting process and works closely with Materials Control, Production Control, Production, and Quality to ensure the correct material is available when required. The Saw Operator also serves as a qualified resource for training other Materials Control personnel in safe and proper saw operation as business needs require.

• Operate horizontal and vertical band saws and related material-cutting equipment safely and efficiently
• Review work orders, drawings, cut instructions, and material requirements before beginning work
• Measure and cut bar, plate, tubing, forgings, and other raw materials to specified dimensions and quantities
• Select appropriate blades, speeds, feeds, and cutting methods based on material type and geometry
• Verify cut dimensions using appropriate measuring equipment
• Monitor equipment during operation and identify blade wear, abnormal conditions, or equipment issues

• Verify raw material type, alloy, size, heat/lot identification, and certification requirements before cutting
• Maintain positive material identification and traceability throughout cutting, staging, and return-to-stock activities
• Properly identify and label cut pieces, remnants, and work-order material
• Prevent mixing or loss of traceability between different material lots or specifications
• Escalate material identification or documentation discrepancies before processing material

• Pull raw material from designated inventory locations according to authorized work requirements
• Accurately perform ERP transactions associated with material issue, consumption, remnants, and inventory movement
• Return usable remnants to appropriate inventory locations with correct identification and traceability
• Report material shortages, discrepancies, excessive scrap, or inventory inaccuracies to Materials Control leadership
• Support cycle counting and inventory accuracy activities as required

• Stage completed material for timely delivery to production work centers
• Coordinate cutting priorities with Materials Control and Production Control based on production requirements
• Support timely movement of raw material to minimize production delays
• Communicate material, equipment, or capacity issues that could affect production readiness

• Perform routine operator-level inspection and preventive maintenance on saw equipment
• Replace blades and perform basic machine adjustments within established procedures and qualifications
• Maintain coolant levels, chip removal, and general equipment cleanliness
• Report equipment problems requiring Maintenance support
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe raw-material and saw work area

• Train designated Materials Control personnel in safe and proper saw setup, operation, material handling, measurement, and documentation practices
• Reinforce material identification, traceability, and safety requirements during operator training
• Assist Materials Control leadership in evaluating operator readiness and identifying additional training needs
• Promote consistent execution of established saw operating procedures across trained personnel

• Follow established machine safety, material-handling, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements
• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, cranes, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
• Follow applicable procedures for handling sharp, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials
• Maintain compliance with company quality, safety, material traceability, and documentation requirements

• Operate assigned saw and material-handling equipment within established qualifications
• Cut and stage material in accordance with approved work orders and instructions
• Perform required inventory and material transactions
• Stop processing and elevate material, equipment, safety, or traceability…