Saw Operator - 2nd Shift

OMG, Inc; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) and Roth IRA with company match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Membership Reimbursement

On Site Yoga

Job summary

OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries. The Saw and Planer Operator role focuses on setting up and operating saws and planers, ensuring parts meet specifications, and maintaining equipment safely.

This position requires reading job orders, performing tool changes, and following safety rules. The candidate should have 1–3 years in woodworking and strong math/mechanical reasoning, with good communication and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience in woodworking, including operation of wood saws and planers.
• Ability to perform tool changes for saws and planers.
• Capable of using standard tools and measurement devices such as micrometers and rulers.
• Ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, quality specifications, and other related documents.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Safety as the Number One Priority of all OMG employees.
• Set up the Saws and Planers, observe operation, and inspect work products to ensure machining conforms to specifications.
• Read job orders for product and job specifications such as calibrations, dimensions, tolerances, parts to be run, or special manufacturing instructions.
• Select and adjust the controls for the Saw Cutting and Planer Equipment as well as the cutting tools, to meet the specifications as they specify on the production run sheet, including speeds and feed rates.
• Perform routine lubrication and preventative maintenance inspections as required.
• Observe all safety rules.
• Assist other Saw and Planer Operators to set up the machines and prepare and ready the finished boards for the Punch Presses which stamp out the Cortex plugs.
• Maintain a neat and well-organized work area.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Reading job orders

Safety awareness

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Rulers

Job description

OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries worldwide. Headquartered in western Massachusetts, OMG is an equal opportunity employer prioritizing the safety of our employees and customers. The company values integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, commitment , and a passion for excellence. OMG is a global company operating manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Minnesota.

Position Overview

OMG currently operates in two Divisions: OMG Roofing Products and FastenMaster®. OMG Roofing Products is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of value-added components for the commercial roofing industry. The FastenMaster Division manufactures and markets innovative, premium quality wood-to-wood fasteners that are engineered to enable professional contractors to complete building projects safer, faster, and easier. Saw and Planer Operators produce world-class products using safe machine operating techniques and effective lean manufacturing principles. This key position configures and operates saws and planer machines to produce parts according to specifications and Kanban card requirements. The Saw and Planer Operator must be a team player and committed to delivering only the best quality to our customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Promotes Safety as the Number One Priority of all OMG employees.
• Set up the Saws and Planers, observe operation, and inspect work products to ensure machining conforms to specifications.
• Read job orders for product and job specifications such as calibrations, dimensions, tolerances, parts to be run, or special manufacturing instructions.
• Select and adjust the controls for the Saw Cutting and Planer Equipment as well as the cutting tools, to meet the specifications as they specify on the production run sheet, including speeds and feed rates.
• Perform routine lubrication and preventative maintenance inspections as required.
• Observe all safety rules.
• Assist other Saw and Planer Operators to set up the machines and prepare and ready the finished boards for the Punch Presses which stamp out the Cortex plugs.
• Maintain a neat and well-organized work area.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years experience in woodworking, including operation of wood saws and planers.
• Ability to perform tool changes for saws and planers.
• Capable of using standard tools and measurement devices such as micrometers and rulers.
• Ability to interpret safety instructions, job orders, quality specifications, and other related documents.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and mechanical reasoning skills.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in high-noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.
• Manual material handling involving the need to grip, squeeze, and pinch.
• The position requires the ability to regularly stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift/push/pull/carry up to 50

Must be able to complete all essential job functions listed in the position responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Robust Safety Team to prioritize your safety
• Diversity,Equity & Inclusion Councilpromotes an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard
• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, etc.
• 401(k) and Roth IRA options, with company match, after 30 days
• Paid Holidays – no waiting period
• Multiple Bonus Opportunities, such as referrals and new hires
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness MembershipReimbursement
• On Site Yoga, Massage& Fitness Training
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Summer BBQ's, Transparent Communication, Health & Wellness Challenges, and many otherEmployee Events
• Financial WellnessProgram
• Raffles, OMG gear, prizes… and more!

Location(s)

Agawam , Massachusetts , United States

Salary Range

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