Step into a hands-on role where your precision, safety focus, and reliability directly impact production quality and on-time delivery. This is a great opportunity to work with industrial cutting equipment in a structured, safety-driven environment and build your experience with a respected manufacturing operation in Michigan.
About the Role:
As a Contract Saw Operator, you will be responsible for accurately cutting materials to specification using industrial saws and related equipment. You will play a key role in maintaining production flow, meeting quality standards, and supporting a safe, compliant work environment. Your attention to detail and adherence to procedures will help ensure consistent, high-quality output for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate industrial saws and cutting equipment to cut materials to specified dimensions.
- Set up saws and adjust cutting parameters based on work orders and material requirements.
- Measure materials and finished cuts using calipers, gauges, and tape measures to verify accuracy.
- Read and follow job tickets, drawings, or cut lists to complete work in the correct sequence.
- Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on saws and equipment to maintain safe operation.
- Follow OSHA and MIOSHA safety regulations, including proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient and safe operations.
- Record production data, completed work, and any issues in basic logs or reporting systems.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience operating industrial saws or similar cutting equipment in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong ability to use measuring tools (calipers, gauges, tape measures) for precision cutting.
- Solid understanding of OSHA and MIOSHA safety practices in an industrial environment.
- Demonstrated adherence to PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret basic work orders, drawings, or cut lists.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
- Reliable attendance and ability to follow established processes and work instructions.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with multiple types of industrial saws (e.g., band saws, circular saws, cold saws).
- Familiarity with cutting a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, or composites.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting minor equipment issues.
- Prior experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
- Exposure to computerized production reporting or ERP systems.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Formal training or coursework in machine operation or industrial technology preferred.
- OSHA safety training or MIOSHA-specific training beneficial.
- Any relevant certifications in industrial equipment operation or safety are an advantage.
If you are a detail-oriented operator who takes pride in safe, accurate work, this role offers a solid platform to contribute and growapply now to be considered.