Saw Operator

Hiring Steps Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Training on shop processes

Job summary

Cutting Edge Stoneworks in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Saw Operator to run the BACA sawjet and GMM bridge saw, cutting countertops from client-approved layouts. This full-time, on-site role requires precision and adherence to safety standards.

You will verify slabs against layouts, set up machines, cut straight runs, seams, curves, and book-match pieces. Experience with Slabsmith or similar software is a plus; benefits include health insurance and a stable, team-oriented shop.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience running a bridge saw cutting countertops.
• Experience with Sawjet or waterjet is a plus.
• Experience with Slabsmith or other digital layout software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of granite, quartz, quartzite, marble and porcelain.
• Accurate with a tape measure, calipers and reading layouts and shop tickets.
• Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and takes pride in clean, precise cuts.
• Reliable, punctual, and works well with the saw supervisor, CNC and QC.

Responsibilities

• Cut countertop pieces on the BACA sawjet (saw and waterjet) and the GMM bridge saw from Slabsmith layouts.
• Verify every slab against its layout before cutting: slab ID, material, color, vein direction and any flaws.
• Set up each job correctly: square the slab, measure thickness, set run speeds and set home position.
• Cut straight runs, seams, miters, sink and cooktop cutouts, and curves on the waterjet.
• Match veins and book-match pieces exactly to the approved layout.
• Check your own work: measure every piece, inspect for chips and drift, and catch problems before they leave your station.
• Complete the pre-cut checklist and job sign-off sheet on every job.
• Handle fragile material such as porcelain and marble with care.
• Keep the machines running well with daily startup checks, cleaning, blade and nozzle checks, and water system checks.
• Ask questions and stop when something doesn’t look right.

Skills

Bridge saw operation

Layout interpretation

Precision measurement

Safety-minded

Tools

Slabsmith

BACA Sawjet

GMM Bridge Saw

Job description

$20.00 - $30.00 / hour Full Time Mooresville, NC On-site 10/20/2026

Job Description

Saw Operator — BACA Sawjet & GMM Bridge Saw
Cutting Edge Stoneworks | Mooresville, NC | Full-Time | $20–$30/hour based on experience

About us
Cutting Edge Stoneworks fabricates and installs custom granite, quartz, quartzite, marble and porcelain countertops for homeowners, builders and designers across the Lake Norman area. Our founder’s standard is simple: “If it’s not good enough for me, it’s not good enough for the client.” Every countertop starts at the saw, so our saw operators set the quality for everything that follows.

The role
You’ll run our BACA sawjet and GMM Extra 400 bridge saw, cutting countertop pieces from customer-approved Slabsmith layouts. You’ll protect the slab, protect the layout the customer signed off on, and hand our CNC team clean, accurate pieces ready for the next step.

What you’ll do

• Cut countertop pieces on the BACA sawjet (saw and waterjet) and the GMM bridge saw from Slabsmith layouts
• Verify every slab against its layout before cutting: slab ID, material, color, vein direction and any flaws
• Set up each job correctly: square the slab, measure thickness, set run speeds and set home position
• Cut straight runs, seams, miters, sink and cooktop cutouts, and curves on the waterjet
• Match veins and book-match pieces exactly to the approved layout
• Check your own work: measure every piece, inspect for chips and drift, and catch problems before they leave your station
• Complete the pre-cut checklist and job sign-off sheet on every job
• Handle fragile material such as porcelain and marble with care
• Keep the machines running well with daily startup checks, cleaning, blade and nozzle checks, and water system checks
• Ask questions and stop when something doesn’t look right

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience running a bridge saw cutting countertops (required)
• Sawjet or waterjet experience is a strong plus
• Experience with Slabsmith or other digital layout software is a plus
• Strong understanding of granite, quartz, quartzite, marble and porcelain, and how each one cuts
• Accurate with a tape measure, calipers and reading layouts and shop tickets
• Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and takes pride in clean, precise cuts
• Reliable, punctual, and works well with the saw supervisor, CNC and QC

Work environment

• Shop setting, standing throughout the day
• Lifting and moving material with help and proper equipment (slab lifters, A-frames)
• Safety glasses, hearing protection and closed-toe boots required ( Provided)

What we offer

• Pay: $[20]–$[30] per hour, based on experience
• [Benefits: supplemental health insurance, paid time off, holidays, etc.]
• Training on our BACA, GMM and shop processes
• A team that values doing it right the first time