Saw Operator

Paycom; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Protomet in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Saw Operator to keep the wheel turning and ensure a steady flow of materials through the plant. You will cut raw aluminum to size and help move goods to shipping with strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who embraces safety, learns quickly, and contributes to floor improvements. Experience helps, but development is core; hands-on training is provided in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Self-starting candidate with a safety-first mindset.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Reliable attendance and positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver material to multiple machines and finished goods to shipping.
• Track flow of goods around the shop.
• Run a METLSAW with hands-on training to cut raw aluminum to size.
• Program material jobs if needed.
• Load/unload flatbeds and box trucks.

Skills

Self-starter

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Tools

METLSAW

Job description

SAW OPERATORLOCATION: Oak Ridge, TNSCHEDULE: 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 departmentTrack flow of goods around the shopRun a METLSAW with hands on training to cut raw aluminum to sizeProgramming material jobs if neededLoading/unloading flatbed and box trucksCOMPETENCIES:CulturalFulfillment at work most often occurs when personal values align with those of the organization. Protomet associates it’s collective character with the following traits:Second MileThe first mile is mandatory. The second mile is voluntary; we do it for our own growth.Don’t Touch the MarshmallowThis 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.Abundance MindsetLife 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?Skills Beat CredentialsWhat you can do is all that matters. Credentials alone won’t get you anywhere at Protomet.That’s Hard…GoodGrowth happens the most in the face of challenges. We recognize it is difficult to grin as you are being tested, but it’s possible, and we’re getting better at it.FunctionalWorld-class attention to detailPractical intelligence, curiosity and an aptitude for learningDrive to get better every day