Saw Operator - Night Shift

AIT; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT in Michigan is seeking a Material Process Operator (Saw Operator) to cut raw materials to specification using CNC cutting and other metalworking equipment, following drawings, tolerances, and job orders. This position requires the ability to set up and operate saws and machines, inspect parts, adjust blades, and work with measuring tools.

You must be able to work 4:30pm–1:30am with possible overtime, weekends, and a $2/hr night shift premium.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience preferred.
• US Citizen status may be required for government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, or tend saws or machines that cut or trim raw materials to specified dimensions.
• Inspect and measure workpieces to verify accuracy of cuts using rulers, squares, or calipers.
• Adjust saw blades and machine settings to achieve proper dimensions.
• Operate and use various cutting tools and equipment including miter saws, band saws, waterjet, plasma, and related measuring devices.
• Interpret blueprints and work orders to determine setup parameters and dimensions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Band saw

CNC cutting

Waterjet

Plasma cutter

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Must be able to work 4:30pm – 1:30am along with any required overtime which may include weekends. Night shift premium offered ($2/hr).

Summary:

The Material Process Operator (or Saw Operator) is responsible for cutting raw materials using various metal working machines including CNC cutting in accordance with specifications, tolerances, and requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, or tend saws or machines that cut or trim raw materials to specified dimensions.
• Inspect and measure workpieces to mark for cuts and to verify the accuracy of cuts, using rulers, squares, or caliper rules.
• Adjust saw blades, using wrenches and rulers, or by turning handwheels or pressing pedals, levers, or panel buttons.
• Operate and/or use a miter saw, band saw, forklifts, cranes, hoists, slings, grinders, cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, waterjet, plasma, and instruments of measurements.
• Sets controls or install programs to adjust speed, and feed rate. Positions guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct work-piece, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Inspect stock for imperfections or to estimate grades or qualities of stock or workpieces. Examine blueprints, drawings, work orders, or patterns to determine equipment set-up or selection details, procedures to be used, or dimensions of final products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of six months to one-year of related experience and/or training preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

• This position may require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Follows processes and standard procedures.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Uses hand tools, power tools and machinery.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
• Easy to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships.
• Analyzes and diagnoses problems and works independently to solve them.
• Works collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Work Conditions:

• Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.

Exposure Types:

• Cuts and/or burns
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Metal shavings

Work Hours :

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may involve travel up to 5% of the time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Operate a motor vehicle, forklift, and/or other heavy equipment.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and operation of machines.

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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