Entry-Level Saw Operator — Metal Cutting Specialist

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Workman (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $20–$24/hr

Quarterly cash bonus plan

80 hours PTO per year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is hiring for a Level One metal sawing operator in South Gate, CA. The role involves setting up and operating metal band and abrasive sawing machines to cut stock to precise dimensions with supervision minimal.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, moving stock by forklift or crane, adjusting blade tension and speed, and ensuring conformance to data sheets. Requires 1-year cert or 3–6 years related experience; on-site work environment.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reads job traveler for specifications (material, type, size, dimensions).
• Transfers stock to machine using forklift or crane.
• Installs saw blade and sets tension and cutting speed.
• Sets blade angle for desired cuts.
• Sets stops and guides to control dimensions.
• Positions and secures stock against stops or feeding device.
• Starts coolant flow and machine operation.
• Measures work to spec and marks data on pieces.
• Replaces finished work on pallets or barrels and replaces blades when needed.
• Prepares data sheets of cut material and remnants.
• Marks identifying data on workpiece.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Write reports

Public speaking

Basic math

Algebra & geometry

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

One-year certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is hiring for a Level One metal sawing operator in South Gate, CA. The role involves setting up and operating metal band and abrasive sawing machines to cut stock to precise dimensions with supervision minimal.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, moving stock by forklift or crane, adjusting blade tension and speed, and ensuring conformance to data sheets. Requires 1-year cert or 3–6 years related experience; on-site work environment.