Saw Operator

Heat & Controls Limited; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Birthday day off

PTO and vacation

Job summary

Heat & Controls Limited in Illinois seeks an experienced saw operator to set up and run power saws for precise cuts on metallic and nonmetallic materials. You will read blueprints, measure parts, and adjust speeds and blade tensions to meet tolerances.

The role requires a high school diploma and prior saw experience in manufacturing, with physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds. Excellent pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must pass manufacturing and math skills tests.
• Previous saw experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Read tape measure and calipers.
• Blueprint knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate power saws to cut, slot, groove, miter, and trim materials per specifications.
• Select and install blade on machine using hand tools.
• Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tension.
• Position guides and fixtures to secure workpiece using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Scribe reference lines on material according to blueprints or specifications.
• Mount material in holding device and operate saw to cut along scribed lines.
• Verify finished dimensions using measuring devices.

Skills

Power saw operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Calipers reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power saws to cut, slot, groove, miter, and trim metallic and nonmetallic material to specifications.
• Selects and installs blade on machine using hand tools.
• Sets controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.
• Positions guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Scribes reference lines on material as guide for sawing operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications.
• Mounts material in holding device, manually or using hoist.
• Operates saw to cut along scribed lines. Verifies dimensions of finished work using measuring devices.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Pass manufacturing and math skills tests.
• Previous saw experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Read tape measure and calipers.
• Blue print knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for up to 8 hours with limited breaks.
• Turn and twist to unload and load materials frequently.
• Lift 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Able to operate, mount and dismount lift trucks safely.

Excellent salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with company match, paid holidays, your birthday, PTO and sick and vacation!

Heat and Control is an EOE/AA employer committed to workforce diversity.