Precision Bandsaw Operator & Materials Coordinator

Socket.dev; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Bandsaw Operator to join our manufacturing team in Alberta. You will safely operate industrial bandsaws to cut metals to precise specifications outlined in work orders.

Responsibilities include staging materials, moving items with a forklift, and performing basic inventory checks and cycle counts. You will also ensure accurate tagging and traceability for quality compliance and perform routine maintenance with proper PPE.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, heavy fabrication, or machine shop environments.
• Direct experience operating industrial bandsaws is a strong asset.
• Forklift operation experience is required; active certification preferred, training can be provided.
• Basic computer literacy to navigate internal databases to check inventory levels.
• Ability to read tape measures, use calipers, and follow blueprints or BOMs for precise cuts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, high attention to detail, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal/vertical bandsaws to cut raw metals, structural steel, piping, and tubing to exact specs from work orders.
• Stage, kit, and distribute cut-to-length materials and components directly to manufacturing bays.
• Safely operate forklift to move heavy materials between yards and cutting stations.
• Monitor stock levels, perform cycle counts, and report shortages to procurement.
• Use the internal system to check stock levels and part locations.
• Ensure material tags, heat numbers, and heat codes are transferred to cut pieces for quality compliance.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on saws and wear appropriate PPE per HSE guidelines.

Skills

Bandsaw operation

Forklift operation

Basic computer literacy

Reading blueprints/BOMs

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Bandsaw Operator to join our manufacturing team in Alberta. You will safely operate industrial bandsaws to cut metals to precise specifications outlined in work orders.

Responsibilities include staging materials, moving items with a forklift, and performing basic inventory checks and cycle counts. You will also ensure accurate tagging and traceability for quality compliance and perform routine maintenance with proper PPE.