Aerospace Saw Operator & Material Flow Specialist

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group – Systems 3 Division is seeking a Saw Operator / Material Flow Coordinator (Waterspider) to prepare raw material and maintain continuous flow across the facility. You will combine automated saw operation with Lean Water Spider responsibilities to ensure production cells have materials, tooling, and documentation to maximize uptime.

The role requires organizing materials, labeling, staging, and performing first-piece inspections while coordinating with Production Control and Operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification preferred.
• Experience operating automated or semi-automated industrial equipment.
• Experience using measuring equipment including tape measures, calipers, and other inspection tools.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities; able to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated saw equipment to cut raw material according to drawings and schedules.
• Verify material type, dimensions, heat lot information, and quality prior to cutting.
• Label, identify, and stage material for downstream operations and maintain traceability.
• Deliver materials and documentation to machining centers based on priorities.
• Support material flow and production control to prevent shortages and downtime.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification preferred

Tools

Measuring equipment (tape measures, calipers)

Forklift operation/overhead crane certification

Job description

CMI Group – Systems 3 Division is seeking a Saw Operator / Material Flow Coordinator (Waterspider) to prepare raw material and maintain continuous flow across the facility. You will combine automated saw operation with Lean Water Spider responsibilities to ensure production cells have materials, tooling, and documentation to maximize uptime.

The role requires organizing materials, labeling, staging, and performing first-piece inspections while coordinating with Production Control and Operations