Santee-2ND SHIFT SAW OPERATOR/ MATERIAL HANDLER

Totten Tubes Inc.; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Totten Tubes Inc. is seeking a Saw Operator/Materials Handler to set up and run power saws, cut steel to precise specs, and handle materials in a fast-paced warehouse.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient material flow through cranes and forklifts. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of saw operation in a steel service center or manufacturing setting, plus forklift experience and the ability to read blueprints and tape measures.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years operating production saws in a steel service center or manufacturing plant.
• 1–2 years forklift experience.
• Equipment Skills: Proficiency operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts (certification preferred).
• Technical Literacy: Read tape measures to 1/16” and interpret blueprints or shop drawings.
• Mathematical Skill: Basic math incl. fractions and decimals.
• Physical Stamina: Lift up to 50 lbs and stand long periods in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Attention to Detail: High focus on accuracy to minimize waste and meet tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean area and follow OSHA guidelines, PPE use.
• Machine Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate industrial band saws and powered conveyor.
• Material Handling: Load/unload heavy steel pieces with cranes, forklifts; assist with warehouse organization and staging.
• Precision Measurement: Read nesting sheets and drawings; measure cuts with calipers and micrometer.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished cuts for burrs/defects; deburr edges.
• Inventory & Staging: Label, tag, palletize cut materials; move orders to shipping staging areas.
• Maintenance: Daily equipment maintenance, check fluids, replace blades, clear shavings.

Skills

Sawm operation experience

Blueprint reading

Mathematical accuracy

Physical stamina

Quality control

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Jib cranes

Forklifts

Job description

• Location 8550 Roland Acres Rd,Santee, CA, 92071,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Oscar Chavez
• Phone [phone]

Description

Job Summary

The Saw Operator/Materials Handler is responsible for the handling of materials & setting up and operating power saws to cut steel and metal products to exact customer specifications. This role ensures high-quality production, strict adherence to safety protocols, and efficient material handling within a fast-paced industrial warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean work area and strictly follow OSHA guidelines, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Machine Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate industrial band saws and powered conveyor.
• Material Handling: Load and unload heavy steel pieces (bars, tubes, structural) onto saw tables using overhead cranes, forklifts, or side-loaders. Assist with warehouse organization, cleanliness and safety checks. Load and offload trucks and stow materials as time allows.
• Precision Measurement: Read and understand cut nesting sheets, miter cut plans and drawings to determine cutting layouts. Measure cuts precisely using micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished cuts for burrs, defects, and tolerance limits. Deburr and smooth rough edges using hand tools or grinders.
• Inventory & Staging: Label, tag, and palletize cut materials accurately. Move completed orders to staging areas for shipping. Coordinate with the warehouse regarding the put away of remnants
• Maintenance: Perform routine daily maintenance on equipment, including checking fluid levels, replacing worn saw blades, and clearing scrap metal shavings.
• Marking: Identify and mark material with proper shipper number, tag and heat.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience operating production saws in a steel service center or manufacturing plant.
• 1-2 years of forklift experience
• Equipment Skills: Proficiency operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts (certification preferred).
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read tape measures down to 1/16” (or decimal/metric equivalents), calipers & micrometer, and interpret blueprints or shop drawings.
• Mathematical Skill: Strong basic math skills, including working with fractions and decimals.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs regularly and stand for long periods in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and outdoor environment.
• Attention to Detail: High focus on accuracy to minimize material waste and meet strict customer tolerances.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience operating a Hydmech V21/26APC and Hydmech V18APC
• Knowledge of different steel grades (e.g., carbon, stainless, alloy) and their unique cutting characteristics.