Saw Operator 2nd Shift M-F 2pm-10:30 pm

Service Steel Aerospace Corp.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

PTO and 8 holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness incentives

Employee discount program

Community engagement

Job summary

Service Steel Aerospace is seeking a Saw Operator to join our Wichita team on the 2nd shift (Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–10:30 pm). You will pull material, verify specs, and set up and operate band saws to cut aluminum, alloy, stainless steel, titanium and other exotic metals.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, loading stock with forklift or crane, adjusting blade speeds, inspecting parts with calipers and tape measures, and ensuring quality and safety procedures in a fast-paced, team-based

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn multiple functions in a complex industry.
• Able to work in a team.
• Knowledge of operating band saws.
• Good math skills including measurements.

Responsibilities

• Pull material and verify specs, process through band/plate saws.
• Set up and operate saws to cut aluminum, alloy, stainless steel, titanium and other metals.
• Read work orders for material, type, size, and dimensions to be cut.
• Load/transfer stock using forklift or crane and input data for band saw parameters.
• Follow safety procedures and quality inspections.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Learn quickly

Read work orders

Calipers & tape measure

Crane/Forklift

Math skills

OSHA knowledge

Industrial equipment

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Band saws

Job description

Job Summary

Service Steel Aerospace (SSA) is a leading global distributor of high-performance aerospace metals, including stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys. With 50 years of experience, SSA supports the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries with quality materials and reliable service. We are committed to delivering excellence through strong customer partnerships, technical expertise, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Join a growing company where your work directly supports critical industries worldwide.

We are looking for a Saw Operator to join our team in Wichita.

2nd Shift: Mon - Friday 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• The Saw Operator is responsible for pulling material/verifying, processing material through band saw and plate saws, performing all work order requirements, meeting all production lead time and quality control measures, while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Set up and operate band saws to cut aluminum, alloy, stainless steels, titanium, and other exotic metals to specified dimensions.
• Read work order for specifications, like material, type and size of stock and dimensions to be cut.
• Retrieve material and transfer stock to band saws manually, with forklift, or by crane.
• Install saw blades in band saws and set blade cutting speed for specified operation.
• Removal of band saw blades.
• Follow all work instructions pertaining to job.
• Input data to set band saw parameters based on shop order specifications.
• May manually position material using back stops in band saw.
• Turn valve to start flow of coolant against cutting area.
• Operate band saw and observe cutting operation.
• Measure work for conformance to specifications, using ruler, tape measure, and measuring calipers.
• Mark identifying data on product.
• Move material with forklift/crane.
• Data input into computer inventory system.
• Follow all quality inspections and quality requirements regarding work orders and Quality Procedure Manual.
• Follow all JSA's for equipment worked.
• Follow all Safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motion
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• Function in the Job
• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent minimum.
• Ability to quickly learn multiple functions in a complex industry.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of operating industrial equipment, Band saws preferred.
• Good mathematical skills, including measurements.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices.
• Ability to use and read measuring equipment such as calipers and measuring tape.
• Ability to operate a crane/forklift.
• Self-motivated and can act on own initiative.
• Experienced working to targets and deadlines.
• Adaptable and have a positive attitude towards change.
• Motivated, communicative and goal oriented.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.
• Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Service Steel Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Service Steel Aerospace is part of the Reliance Family of Companies.

EEO Statement

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