Saw Operator

Protomet Corporation; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Protomet in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks a Saw Operator to keep the line moving. You will cut raw aluminum to size, deliver material to multiple machines, and help ship finished goods. A self-starter with a safety mindset is ideal for this role.

Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We focus on developing people—learning on the job, safety, and a strong work ethic. Experience helps, but we value employees we can train and grow within our plant.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a metal saw or similar cutting equipment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver material to multiple machines and finished goods to shipping.
• Track flow of goods around the shop.
• Operate METLSAW to cut aluminum to size with hands-on training.
• Assist with loading/unloading pallets and containers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Aptitude for learning

Growth mindset

Tools

METLSAW

Job description

SCHEDULE : Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Who are we looking for:

Success as a Saw Operator at Protomet comes down to efficiency, safety, and attitude. Developing people to have the technical skill to get the job done, the care to do it safely, and the energy to learn all aspects of our business is our goal. Show up on time with Batteries Included. Experience is great, but we love developing employees under our roof as well. (protomet.com/apprentice)

FUNCTION:

Saw Operators at Protomet ensure the wheel keeps moving, keeping the flow of goods around the plant while also cutting the raw stock down to the machinable bars we need. A self-starter is ideal for this role.

OUTCOMES:

• Deliver material to multiple machines and finished goods to our shipping department
• Track flow of goods around the shop
• Run a METLSAW with hands on training to cut raw aluminum to size
• Programming material jobs if needed
• Loading/unloading flatbed and box trucks

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES:

Cultural

• Second Mile
  • The first mile is mandatory. The second mile is voluntary; we do it for our own growth.
• Dont Touch the Marshmallow
  • This references the famous psychological experiment studying the strength to reject short term gratification in favor of a larger reward later. We err towards celebrating later, not sooner.
• Life is not a zero-sum game. We strive to reject scarcity mindsets and instead "grow the pie". Example - is a new "A" player on your team an asset or a threat?
• What you can do is all that matters. Credentials alone won't get you anywhere at Protomet.
• That's Hard...Good
  • Growth happens the most in the face of challenges. We recognize it is difficult to grin as you are being tested, but its possible, and we're getting better at it.

Functional

• World-class attention to detail
• Practical intelligence, curiosity and an aptitude for learning