Saw Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Hands-on training and support

Clean & safety-oriented work env.

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Saw Operator in Burnsville, MN for a full-time day shift. The role focuses on reading production orders, setting up and operating saw machinery, and ensuring materials meet production and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3 months of saw experience, basic math skills, and a commitment to safety in a clean, organized work environment. Training and PPE are provided, with opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 months experience operating saws or similar machinery.
• Some experience in manufacturing or assembly preferred.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions and production specifications.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs, stand, bend, twist, push/pull, and handle materials regularly.
• Ability to recognize material grades and ensure quality compliance.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to protective equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and identify required materials.
• Ensure material meets specifications (grade, size, moisture content).
• Set up saw equipment according to job specifications.
• Operate saw to cut materials as needed, periodically checking output for accuracy.
• Offload, stack, label, and band materials or finished products as required.
• Conduct pre-shift/startup equipment inspections and report any issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete necessary production and quality records.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) and basic preventive maintenance as required.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement (CI), and team meetings.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Saw operation

Reading production orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Saw Operator
Location: Burnsville, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift

Job Summary:
A detail-oriented and safety-focused Saw Operator to join our production team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating saws or similar equipment and will be responsible for reading production orders, setting up and operating saw machinery, and ensuring materials meet production and quality standards. This position plays a vital role in supporting our production process while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read production schedules and identify required materials

• Ensure material meets specifications (grade, size, moisture content)

• Set up saw equipment according to job specifications

• Operate saw to cut materials as needed, periodically checking output for accuracy

• Offload, stack, label, and band materials or finished products as required

• Conduct pre-shift/startup equipment inspections and report any issues

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

• Complete necessary production and quality records

• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) and basic preventive maintenance as required

• Participate in safety, continuous improvement (CI), and team meetings

• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum 3 months experience operating saws or similar machinery

• Some experience in manufacturing or assembly preferred

• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions and production specifications

• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs, stand, bend, twist, push/pull, and handle materials regularly

• Ability to recognize material grades and ensure quality compliance

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Commitment to safety and adherence to protective equipment use

What We Provide:

• All required PPE provided: safety glasses, ear protection, gloves

• Hands-on training and support

• Clean and safety-oriented work environment

• Opportunity to grow within a stable, well-established company