Saw Operator

IMKO Workforce Solutions; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IMKO Workforce Solutions is seeking a Saw Operator in Saint Joseph, Missouri. You will work with various saws and iron-working machines, performing precise set-ups and quality checks to match drawings and layouts.

The role requires attention to tolerances, safe operation, and efficient material handling in a manufacturing environment. Day-to-day duties include adjusting guides, determining stock size, reading blueprints, and using measuring instruments to verify dimensions.

Qualifications

• Operate band saw and related machinery with precision.
• Interpret work orders and blueprints to determine cut dimensions.
• Identify metal characteristics to select appropriate feeds and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in various types of saws and machine operations.
• Set up machines, adjust guides and stops for stock size.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Extensive knowledge in automatic saws

Blueprint reading

Metal identification

Tools

Band saw

Forklift

Overhead crane

Hoist

Job description

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Saw Operator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Specializes in various types of saws and iron workers machine operations.
• Complicated set-ups with a high degree of accuracy, setting up machine tool(s), adjusting guides and stops, working tables and other controls to handle the size of stock to be sawed, determine proper feeds, speeds, tooling and operation sequence and select those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments, making necessary adjustments during operation to achieve requisite dimensions within tolerance.
• Know and follows all safety instructions and guidelines.
• Keeps area and equipment clean and free of debris.
• Frequently uses overhead crane.
• Uses grinder to smooth out burrs.
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Attach or mark identification onto products.
• Other job functions may be required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge in automatic saw operation and various measuring devices.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints.
• Ability to recognize characteristics of metals.

Requirements

• Perform safety inspections in manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate band saw, hand tools, and simple power tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and hoist.