Saw Operator

ERA Industries LLC•Elk Grove Village, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read work orders, basic drawings, material specifications, and dimensional requirements
Ability to use tape measures, calipers, and other basic measuring equipment
Ability to effectively demonstrate work methods and train other employees
Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness
Adherence to production cutting priorities
Effective training and qualification support of additional saw operators
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive material-handling activities
Ability to lift, carry, push, or move materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or material-handling equipment used when appropriate
Ability to safely use ladders, forklifts, hoists, cranes, carts, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
Ability to handle raw stock and cut materials that may have sharp edges or irregular shapes
Regular exposure to manufacturing conditions including noise, machinery, metal chips, cutting fluids, oils, temperature variation, and moving equipment
Ability and willingness to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves when appropriate, and other task-specific protective equipment
Ability to work overtime, alternate shifts, or weekends when required by production and operational needs

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing, saw operation, warehouse, or material-handling experience preferred
Basic understanding of raw-material identification and manufacturing traceability preferred
ERP or inventory-system experience preferred
Forklift, hoist, or crane experience preferred; ability to obtain required certifications

Responsibilities

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