Steel Saw/Flow Operator I- Sterling Heights, MI

Ellwood Specialty Metals- MI; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood Specialty Metals Company in Sterling Heights, MI is hiring a Saw/Flow Operator I to cut steel or aluminum stock to customer specifications and ensure quality.

You will load, set up, inspect, and document production, operate saw equipment, and maintain a clean, safe work environment in a busy shop. This non-exempt role reports to the Operations Manager and requires adherence to safety rules.

Qualifications

• Working mechanical knowledge/aptitude
• Able to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules, policies, graphs, and/or charts
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and use numerical concepts
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tapes and gauges
• Vision acuity near and far, color, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Hearing ability to communicate with co-workers and management

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, handle, cut and ship material to meet shop and customer requirements
• Load/unload material using forklift or overhead crane, position material
• Complete paperwork and input data into computer system, update inventory
• Set up and operate saw, select feeds/speeds, maintain coolant levels
• Inspect material quality during/after cut to ensure square pieces
• Check material identification and label as required
• Maintain production records and report defects or issues to supervision

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading comprehension

Math proficiency

Measuring tools

Visual acuity

Hearing ability

Job description

Steel Saw/Flow Operator I- Sterling Heights, MI

Job Category : Machining & Welding

Requisition Number : STEEL004899

• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

ESM Sterling Heights MI
Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA

Description

Ellwood Specialty Metals Company is the leading distributor and a fully-integrated producer of tool steels for plastic molds, die-cast and forging dies and other tooling applications. Our steel and aluminum are used to make countless parts for automobiles, aircraft, and consumer products.

As part of our evolving needs and in response to rapid growth, we currently have an opening for a Saw / Flow Operator.

This non-exempt position is located at Ellwood Specialty Metals Company in Sterling Heights, MI (formerly known as Unisteel) and will report to the Operations Manager.

Purpose

The Saw Operator I position receives, locates, stores, handles, and sets up predetermined material (steel or aluminum stock); Operates automatic saw equipment to accurately cut material (steel or aluminum stock) to customer specification; Ensures quality via quality check post cut.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, handles, cuts and ships material to meet shop and customer requirements.
• Loads and unloads material with the aid of a forklift or a remote operated overhead crane, positioning material as required.
• Completes paperwork and inputs information into the computer system, updating inventory.
• Sets up and operates saw, selecting proper feeds and speeds, adjusting as needed. Maintains necessary coolant concentration, cleaning or replacing coolant as required.
• Inspects the quality of the material during and after the cut to make sure the piece is square.
• Uses measuring instruments as necessary including, but not limited to tape measuring tape and micrometer.
• Checks identification on all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary numbers when required.
• Places saw crop ends in scrap boxes according to material grade.
• Performs saw blade changes when necessary.
• Delivers material to next area of operation as required.
• Completes required production reports, using computer system as required.
• Reports defective material and faulty equipment to the Operations Manager or Maintenance Department immediately.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and abides by all plant safety regulations and work rules. Performs safety inspections on cranes, chains, slings and magnets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Drive for results including a sense of timing, follow through, focus on priorities, and quality
• Accountability
• Development of Self
• Knowledge sharing

Working Conditions

• Shop environment that offers protection from outside environmental conditions. Subject to changes in temperature (hot and cold) and humidity.
• While primarily standing or walking, performs medium to heavy work, exerting up to 50+ lbs. of force regularly and/or up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally (with assistance) to move objects. Uses both non-powered and hand power tools.
• Exposed to moving objects and occasionally exposed to vibration.
• Frequent fine manual dexterity and multi limb coordination including handling, pinching, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning, and bending.
• Is assigned duties according to specified procedures. Work is checked frequently.

Qualifications

• Working mechanical knowledge/aptitude applicable with experience. Additional training provided.
• Able to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules, policies, graphs, and/or charts. Able to learn from written passages by discerning the main idea or key facts.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and use basic numerical concepts (whole numbers, percentages) to complete job tasks.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tapes and gauges where reading is direct and obvious.
• Vision includes acuity near and far, color, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to exchange information with co-workers and management should faults/issues with material or equipment is detected.

Will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation. Pre-employment physical and drug screening will be required upon offer of employment.

ELLWOOD Specialty Metals Company is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer. Minorities/Females/Individual With Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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