Diamond Saw Operator 1 2nd Shift

Coldspring; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Optical

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Basic Life Plan

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

PTO (Vacation)

Holidays

Jury Duty

Funeral Leave

Job summary

Coldspring, based in Kentucky, seeks a Saw Operator I to set up and operate stone saws. You will load/unload with an overhead crane, review production tickets, and ensure cuts meet specifications.

You will read measurements, apply patterns, and assist with safety and process improvements. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and potential overtime; starting pay depends on skills and experience. Coldspring is a veteran-friendly, wellness-focused employer.

Qualifications

• Must obtain forklift certification.
• General computer skills required.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks to avoid production interruptions.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
• Mechanically inclined with good math skills.
• Ability to read work orders or drawings.
• Must read a tape measure (imperial/metric).
• Willingness to cross-train as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload saws with an overhead crane.
• Review production tickets to determine necessary cuts for the stone.
• Review work to ensure it meets ticket specifications before and after cutting.
• Level and square stone on saw bed.
• Index the saw blade to the correct size and dimension based on the stone.
• Brace and wedge stone to prevent movement during cutting.
• Apply patterns and layout stone to optimize material use.
• Load pre-programmed profiles from the network and input manual cuts as needed.
• Operate saw according to layout and order specs for straight and angle cuts.
• Reattach slab labels or label slabs after cuts are completed.
• Scan bar code on production tickets to record work in the JDE system.

Skills

Forklift certification

General computer skills

Read tape measure

General math skills

Read work orders

Independent worker

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Cross-training

Tools

JDE system

Overhead crane

Job description

Description

Status: This is a full-time; hourly position
Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 3:15pm – 3:45am & Thursday: 3:15pm – 7:45pm; overtime as needed

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

JOB SUMMARY: The Saw Operator 1 is responsible for the set up and operation of the saws.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Load and unload saws with an overhead crane.
• Review production tickets to determine cuts that are necessary for the stone.
• Review work to ensure it meets production ticket specifications before and after cutting.
• Level and square stone on saw bed.
• Index the saw blade to the correct size and dimension based upon the stone being cut.
• Brace and wedge stone to prevent it from moving while it is being cut.
• Apply patterns and layout stone to best utilize raw stone material.
• Load pre-programmed profiles from the network and input manual cuts as needed.
• Operate saw according to layout and order specifications for both straight and angle cuts.
• Reattach slab labels or label each slab after cuts have been completed.
• Scan bar code on production tickets to record work performed in JDE system.

Requirements

• Must obtain forklift certification (training and certification provided by Coldspring for all employees who may be required to operate a forklift).
• General computer skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, to avoid interruptions in production.
• Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis in time management, improving efficiencies and exercising independent judgment to determine work priority and urgency.
• Mechanically inclined.
• General math skills.
• Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.
• Work as a self-motivated team member who adheres to all safety protocols and is willing to cross-train as needed.

MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST

COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY.

Coldspring is an Affi…

The pay range is a representation of the position’s entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual’s skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.