Saw Operator

Job Description

Location: Carol Stream

Pay Rate: $19.00 to $20.00 / Overtime Rate: $28.50 to $30.00 (paid weekly)

Overtime always available

Shift: 2nd Shift – 3:45pm to 12:15pm (Overtime available)

Requirements: Resume / Interview / 9 Panel Drug Test

Our client is an industry-leading Machine Manufacturer serving the plastics industry. Established for over 40 years, our client is a privately-owned and operated business designing and building custom thermoforming machinery. Our client maintains a strong focus on the development on their teammates. Our client is experiencing growth and is looking to attract talented and motivated individuals to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY: The client builds thermoforming machines from the ground up and each project starts with cutting steel for our welding and fabrication processes. You will see everything you cut turned into part of a world-class machine. They have five horizontal band saws that you’ll be responsible to use, clean, and maintain. In addition to forklifts, we have a 10-ton overhead crane that will do the heavy lifting. In time you’ll have the opportunity to progress into other roles such as learning how to weld; we have trained and promoted numerous teammates from this position.

• Cutting steel tubes, angles, channels, I-Beams, and flat bars

• Cutting instructions and measurements are provided per blueprint cut lists

• Ability to safely run up to three saws simultaneously

• Accurate identification and material handling of steel to be cut

• Proper usage and maintenance of equipment

• Responsible for keeping saw area clean and organized

Additional responsibilities when caught up on saw work:

• Preparing machines for paint

• Running a drill press

• Mechanical assembly of steel and aluminum components

BENEFITS:

• Training and teaching provided to learn a new trade

• Heavy promoting from within; multiple career progression paths

• Annual performance review and rate increase

• Earned vacation time and paid holidays

• Health coverage available

• Purchase assistance for required personal equipment

• Teammate appreciation events

• Referral pay for referring a friend or colleague

• Teammate assistance programs

• Good work-life balance including overtime choices

• Profit sharing available upon reaching qualified service time

• Reimbursement for qualified technical training

• Easily accessible and modern facility

• Clean environment with well-maintained equipment

• Stability of industry-leading company in business 40 years

• Equal opportunity employer; trade school graduates and veterans encouraged

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/32"

• Experience with Band Saws and Drill Presses is a plus

• Experience with a sit-down Forklift and overhead Crane is a plus

Company Description

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