Saw Operator, Window Shade Assembly Line

United Shade LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Shade LLC seeks a Saw Operator for the window shade assembly line in Elkhart, IN. You will safely operate a chop saw, measure components, and ensure cuts meet specifications while maintaining quality and throughput.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, inspecting parts, and documenting production and quality data to support downstream assembly. A focus on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate chop saw and follow work instructions.
• Read and follow work orders, cut lists, and quality specifications.
• Accurately measure lengths with tape measure and gauges before cutting.
• Inspect parts for dimensions, burrs, defects, and quality.
• Maintain 6S and safe-material handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up and operate a chop saw to cut aluminum and plastic extruded components to specified lengths for window shade assembly.
• Read and follow work orders, cut lists, standardized work instructions, visual aids, and quality specifications for each component.
• Use a tape measure and gauges to measure extrusion lengths accurately and confirm saw settings before cutting.
• Position and support extrusions to produce straight, accurate cuts while preventing damage.
• Inspect first-piece, WIP, and finished components for defects and conformity.
• Identify nonconforming material, stop production when needed, and report concerns.
• Perform routine saw checks, blade inspections, minor adjustments, and basic maintenance.
• Complete production, scrap, quality, and traceability documentation accurately.
• Maintain orderly saw area and practice 6S standards.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Mechanical aptitude

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Chop saw operation

Measuring gauges

Job description

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Saw Operator, Window Shade Assembly Line

Elkhart, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1260

Salary: $19.00 Annually

Summary/Objective: The Saw Operator is responsible for safely operating a chop saw to cut aluminum and plastic extruded components used in window shade assembly. The operator follows work instructions and cut specifications, accurately measures materials, verifies cut quality, and supplies conforming components to downstream assembly operations. General mechanical ability, attention to detail, safe work practices, and the ability to read a tape measure are essential to consistently meeting quality and throughput requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Safely set up and operate a chop saw to cut aluminum and plastic extruded components to specified lengths for window shade assembly.
• Read and follow work orders, cut lists, standardized work instructions, visual aids, and quality specifications for each assigned component.

• Use a tape measure and applicable gauges or fixtures to measure extrusion lengths accurately and confirm saw settings before cutting.
• Position, secure, and support aluminum and plastic extrusions to produce straight, accurate cuts while preventing material damage.
• Inspect first-piece, work-in-process, and completed components for correct dimensions, cut quality, burrs, cracks, contamination, and other defects.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming material, stop production when necessary, and promptly report quality or equipment concerns.
• Perform routine saw checks, blade inspections, minor adjustments, and basic operator maintenance in accordance with training and authorized procedures.
• Meet established quality and throughput rates while following machine-guarding, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, and safe material-handing requirements.
• Complete required production, scrap, quality, material, and traceability documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain an orderly saw area by controlling chips and cutoffs, storing materials properly, and supporting 6S standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Characteristic Duties:

• Demonstrate a positive work ethic, dependable attendance, and the ability to work effectively as part of a window shade assembly team.
• Comply with company attendance, conduct, safety, and quality policies.
• Create and maintain a safe working environment by recognizing saw and material-handing hazards, keeping guards and safety devices in place, and promptly reporting unsafe conditions.
• Maintain required quality, productivity, and throughput metrics without compromising safety or workmanship.
• Demonstrate proficiency in 6S processes, standard work, material control, and continuous improvement activities.

• General mechanical ability and aptitude for operating production equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and apply basic measurement and counting skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to dimensional accuracy and cut quality.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and visual work instructions, cut lists, and specifications.
• Safe handling of aluminum and plastic extrusions, saw equipment, blades, tools, fixtures, and gauges.
• Ability to identify defects, troubleshoot basic process issues, and elevate problems appropriately.
• Teamwork, reliability, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain required quality and throughput rates without compromising safety.