Saw Operator

LSI Staffing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sunshine Metals in Wichita is seeking a Back Saw Operator to cut material using plate and bar saws. The role supports service center operations with strict adherence to specifications and safety standards.

The candidate should have 2+ years of saw/machinery experience, strong measurement and data-entry skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Shifts are 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years with saws/machinery or related training.
• Experience in metals service center industry preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to measure accurately and read numbers.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more plate/bar saws in the service center.
• Process orders to customer specifications and ensure on-time completion.
• Measure and stage material, and log data into the system.
• Operate cranes and forklifts safely and follow rigging procedures.
• Assist in packaging, receiving, and weekly inventory counts.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Back Saw Operator

Industrial Wichita , Kansas Direct Hire Aug 4, 2026

Saw Operator needed in Wichita

Pay: $20-28

Shifts: 2nd & 3rd

Summary of Position

The Saw Operator is responsible for utilizing the machines in the service center to cut material using one or more plate and bar saws.

Responsibilities and Duties

At a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Saw Operator. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require. The scheduled shift is from 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

• Be an expert in the mechanical operation of one or more saws in the service center.
• Process orders according to customer cut to size specifications.
• Ensure orders are processed by specification and on time without exception.
• Pull and stage material to be processed at saw.
• Retrieve material from the plate racks using a fork truck.
• Measure material to exact requirements.
• Enter data for the exact specifications into the appropriate form for data entry into the computer.
• Safely and properly operate cranes, fork trucks, and apply safe rigging.
• Assist in the packaging and receiving of shipments and in the weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers and calipers.
• Keep the immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Adhere to all Sunshine Metals’ handbook policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years of related experience or training working with saw and/or machinery
• One or more years in the metals service center industry
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency, including Work, Excel, and Outlook
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Ability to measure using different tools
• Ability to read and calculate numbers and data
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction
• Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong work ethic; initiative-taking

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in the metals service center industry

Physical Requirements

Physical demands can include but not limited to:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Use of hands or fingers
• Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing
• Bending/Climbing
• Speaking and Listening
• Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less)

Weights to be lifted

• Up to 50 pounds—Can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed

Weights to be pushed/pulled

• Up to 50 pounds—Can be accommodated with assistance and/or a lifting device if needed

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention to recognize needs for repair and service to facilities, machines, and vehicles.

Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity.