**Job Title: Saw Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Saw Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating a variety of saw machines to process materials according to specified dimensions and tolerances. You will ensure all work meets quality standards and follows company safety policies and procedures. **Responsibilities** + Determine processing specifications such as materials, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences. + Review work orders, instructions, or other written specifications. + Select material to be saw cut according to processing picker instructions and verify size and grade. + Position work pieces for processing and may operate a combination of different machines to process. + Use gauges, calipers, indicators, or rulers for measurement. + Install and align specified cutting blades or other fixtures in saw using gauges, templates. + Adjust controls to set cutting speed and feed rates. + Diagnose problems and make necessary adjustments. + Coordinate and execute material handling to be processed, including operation of an overhead crane. + Examine finished work pieces for conformance to quality standards. + Record information such as tag number, number of work pieces processed, machine readings, and dates and times of product production. + Mark all material after processing, store material for additional processing, and/or package for shipping. + Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. **Essential Skills** + Experience in saw operation. + Ability to read blueprints. + Proficiency in operating bandsaws. + Skill in using tape measures, gauges, and other measurement tools. + Experience in production and machine operation. + Fabrication skills. + Ability to set up and operate machines. + Proficiency in reading machine shop prints. + Experience in assembly and prepping. + Knowledge of press brake operations. + Basic reading and writing comprehension in English. + Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems. + Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions. + Ability to read a tape measure and pass a tape measure test in both English and Metric. + Experience with overhead crane operation and certification as an operator. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.