Saw Operator
About The Position
The CNC Saw Operator measures, cuts, and machines trailer components to specification in support of Cimarron Trailers’ Build Department. Using blueprints, sketches, and work orders, the operator produces accurate, high-quality parts and keeps production lines supplied with tubing, aluminum components, and pre-cut materials. The role supports product quality at the source and helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop floor. The position works with production and subassembly materials, custom-bay and stock-part inventory, standard tubing, aluminum components, fender gussets, and pre-cut parts. The operator collaborates with other production staff to address product or process issues, follows lean manufacturing and safety practices, and may float to other departments as needed. Regular attendance is critical. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to periodic or random fitness-for-duty exams and/or drug or alcohol screenings.
Requirements
- Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16-inch increments.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
- Familiarity with product construction and application to ensure quality work at the source.
- Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to stand and move around the facility for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours per shift, plus any required overtime.
- Ability to stoop, bend, twist, squat, and kneel throughout the day.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for gripping, twisting, and operating tools.
- Frequent lifting of up to 40 lbs. and occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs.; items over 50 lbs. require team lifting.
- Ability to safely handle tools required for essential job functions.
- Wear safety glasses, safety-toed leather shoes with non-slip bottoms, and hearing protection at all times.
- Regular attendance is critical.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with operating saws and other related machinery.
- Basic understanding of blueprints, sketches, and work orders.
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints, sketches, and written or verbal work instructions to fabricate and assemble trailer components.
- Ensure products conform to specifications and standards shown in work orders and drawings.
- Measure, mark, cut, and machine parts using extrusion saws, tube benders, bandsaws, chop saws, double-cut extrusion saws, and related equipment.
- Stock production lines with production and subassembly components.
- Stock and maintain materials for custom bays and stock-parts inventory.
- Maintain inventory and organization of standard tubing materials.
- Stock and manage polished and mill-finish aluminum components.
- Stock inner and exterior fender gussets.
- Stock pre-cut couches and related production inventory.
- Cut fold-down slats, piano hinges, and related components according to work orders.
- Keep racks stocked and organized for the Build Department.
- Communicate and collaborate with operators, welders, and supervisors to address product or process issues.
- Follow and support lean manufacturing processes and maintain a productive, clean, and safe work area.
- Float to other departments as needed by the company.
- Adhere to Cimarron Trailers’ policies and procedures.
- Complete high-quality products in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
