SAW OPERATOR

Yates Industries Inc • St. Clair Shores, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Saw Operator is responsible for accurately cutting tube and rod materials according to job specifications while maintaining safe and efficient operation of saw equipment. This role ensures timely preparation of materials to support production priorities and customer requirements. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, orders, technical specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to operate abrasive cut saw and auto-feed saw.
• Proficiency in reading tape measures and using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane (certification may be required).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong safety awareness and use of proper PPE.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance checks to ensure the saw is clean, operational, and in good working condition.
• Review and interpret rod drawings and related job documentation to ensure accurate cuts.
• Organize job paperwork based on priority, including premium, warranty, or standard orders, according to customer requirements and due dates.
• Retrieve required materials from stock shelves and prepare them for processing.
• Measure materials to the required lengths, adding a 1/8" allowance for machining where applicable.
• Operate abrasive and auto-feed saws to cut tubes and rods according to job priority.
• Match cut materials to rod drawings and verify accuracy before moving to storage or the next stage.
• Label cut stock with the appropriate job number and place in the designated location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED