Saw Operator - Night Shift

AIT; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT is seeking a Material Process Operator in Michigan to cut raw materials with CNC and other metal-working machines. You will set up and adjust equipment, inspect parts, and verify tolerances against blueprints. The role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and safe operation of power tools.

Must be able to work 4:30pm–1:30am with overtime possibly including weekends; night shift premium may apply. High School diploma or GED and 6–12 months of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Willingness to work 4:30pm–1:30am with overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate saws or machines to cut raw materials to spec.
• Inspect and measure workpieces using rulers, calipers and squares.
• Adjust blades and equipment for precise cuts with hand or power tools.
• Operate and use saws, band saws, forklifts, cranes and grinders safely.
• Set up programs to control speed and feed rate and secure workpieces.
• Read blueprints and work orders to determine setup details.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Hand and power tool use

Quality inspection

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC cutting

Band saw

Miter saw

Forklifts

Cranes/Hoists

Grinding tools

Cutting torches

Job description

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 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:

Environment Type:

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

Exposure Types:

• Bloodborne pathogens
• Cuts and/or burns
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Noisy environment
• Metal shavings
• Commercial chemicals

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.