Team Member, General Laborer, Entry-Level Manufacturing
About The Position
Custom Marine is hiring a Saw Operator for its first shift at its Neenah, Wisconsin facility. Custom Marine manufactures engineered original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other marine and industrial components. The Saw Operator cuts mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, tubing, and other structural materials to specifications. The role involves reading blueprints and work instructions, setting up and operating production saws, checking dimensions and tolerances, handling materials, and maintaining a safe, organized work area. The position may also involve operating a punch press, overhead crane, and forklift.
Requirements
- Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances.
- Ability to read a tape measure, calipers, and other machine-tolerance measuring tools.
- Ability to follow instructions and measure accurately.
- Ability to operate a variety of production saws.
- Ability to use hand and power tools.
- Basic machine-operating skills with manual and semi-automated equipment.
- High mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand, bend, twist, and turn for at least 10 hours a day.
- Ability to lift or move 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Accurately cut or saw mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, tubing, and other structural materials.
- Read blueprints, department work instructions, routings, and drawings.
- Expand and notch tubing ends according to prints.
- Operate a punch press as needed.
- Examine saw sheets and retrieve the required materials from steel racks.
- Set up saw stops for multiple cuts and set appropriate blade speeds and feed rates; maintain adequate coolant and mix or add coolant as instructed.
- Check cut lengths for accuracy and identify when worn blades need to be changed to maintain accuracy and production rates.
- Use shorter pieces of steel from the cutoff rack when possible.
- Safely handle bundled steel lengths of 20–40 feet.
- Deburr cut pieces to smooth their ends.
- Adjust machine controls to change position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
- Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify they meet specifications using measuring devices such as rulers, micrometers, or scales.
- Monitor cutting or slicing machines for malfunctions and replenishment needs.
- Safely operate an overhead crane.
- Operate a forklift to unload steel deliveries and store materials in designated racks.
- Maintain an organized and clean work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Company-paid employee medical premiums
- Low deductible and low out-of-pocket maximum for medical coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Defined contribution retirement plan
- Eight paid holidays per year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral rewards program
- Clean, safe work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
