Band Saw Operator | 18 - 23 HR

Saw Operator

We are seeking a skilled Saw Operator to join our team on a 6-month contract with the potential to hire. This role offers the opportunity to operate horizontal and vertical band saws, ensuring that raw materials are cut according to specifications and blueprints. The ideal candidate will uphold quality and safety standards while working in a dynamic team environment.

(1) Opening on 1st Shift working 5:30am-3:30pm Monday through Thursday. Opportunity to pick up overtime Fridays and Saturdays.

Responsibilities:

• Operate horizontal and vertical band saws.
• Cut raw material per specifications and blueprints.
• Ensure material meets quality standards.
• Follow safety standards and production schedules.
• Utilize tape measure, measuring tools, and shop math.
• Use hand tools as needed.
• Complete documentation and label materials.
• Set up and operate machinery.
• Load material using overhead crane and forklift.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance, assist in troubleshooting machinery, and replace worn tools.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year of band saw operating experience (CNC or manual machining experience considered).
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficiency in using a tape measure.
• Strong shop math skills.
• Proficiency with hand tools.
• Capability to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Crane operating experience.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Experience in manual machining or CNC.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a beautiful, spacious facility with ample room for growth. Benefit from a clean, organized, and well-lit work environment. Take advantage of exceptional benefits, including two weeks of paid vacation after 90 days, 56 hours of annual sick time, 401k with matching vested at two years, and profit sharing. Enjoy the flexibility of non-mandatory overtime, shift premiums, and a variety of bonuses. Be part of a stable company with consistent work across multiple industries, ensuring job security.

Work Environment:

Work in a state-of-the-art facility that was relocated to a new plant last year. The shop floor is clean, organized, and well-lit, although candidates should be comfortable working with graphite, as it may get hands dirty. Enjoy a supportive environment with shower rooms, lockers, uniforms, and boot allowances. The company culture includes safety and attendance bonuses, training programs, and community engagement through company picnics, potlucks, and fundraisers.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, OH. Pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

About Aerotek:

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 meet 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.