Saw Operator

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The Saw Operator is responsible for cutting, kitting, and processing raw materials to meet customer specifications.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Cutting material to specifications of cut list.
• Break sharp edges (deburr), removing FOD.
• Labeling each detail with required information.
• Recording material heat numbers.
• Keep track of the materials to be cut and material use.
• Documentation of A numbers for material-job tracking for  traceability.
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required. For further details as to how a "U.S. Person" is determined, please see SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS below!

• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities.
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read tape measures.
• Ability to layout/read angles.
• Detailed oriented and mechanically inclined.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, work and think independently and as part of a team.
• Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance:
  Though not required of this role, individuals that have current, previous, or are willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain during the duration of employment are preferred.

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• May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday and would primarily be local during the business day. However, some projects may require overnight stays as well as out-of-the-area travel.

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other…