Cut Room

American Access•Alamo, TN

About The Position

The Cut Room Operator cuts, prepares, and kits aluminum stock and components for the welding and assembly areas supporting American Access accessibility products, including wheelchair ramps, platforms, landings, and handrails. Accurate, timely cuts help supply welders and reduce material waste. The role involves interpreting work orders, cut lists, and drawings; setting up and operating cutting and related shop equipment; checking parts for accuracy; preparing and staging completed kits; tracking production and material; and maintaining equipment and an organized, safe cut room. The position works closely with the welding team and follows applicable safety procedures and company policies.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or saw operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch and read basic drawings and cut lists.
Basic shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, and angles.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately at a steady production pace.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work closely with the welding team.
Reliable attendance.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience cutting aluminum extrusions, tube, and plate.
Experience with automated or CNC saws, punches, or press brakes.
Machine-tool or manufacturing coursework at a technical college such as TCAT.
Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Experience tracking production or inventory on paper or in an ERP system.

Responsibilities

Read work orders, cut lists, and drawings to determine material, quantities, lengths, angles, and hole locations.
Set up and operate cold saws, miter saws, band saws, upcut saws, and other cutting equipment for square and angled cuts.
Operate drilling, punching, notching, or bending equipment as assigned.
Measure and verify the first piece and ongoing parts using tape measures, squares, protractors, and calipers to maintain tolerances.
Deburr and clean cut edges to prepare parts for welding.
Label, bundle, and stage cut parts as complete job kits, and deliver them to welding stations on schedule.
Plan cuts to maximize stock use, save usable remnants, and separate aluminum scrap for recycling.
Accurately record production counts, scrap, and material shortages, and alert the supervisor when stock is low.
Change and maintain saw blades; clean, lubricate, and perform basic maintenance on cut room equipment; promptly report problems.
Keep the cut room clean and organized, store stock safely, and keep aisles clear.
Follow safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.