Saw Operator

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Job Title: Machine Operator

Pay: $21-23

Job Description

The role involves locating and staging materials, setting up and operating band saw machines to cut metal stock pieces to specified dimensions, performing light maintenance, and completing required paperwork. The operator is responsible for ensuring the safe and productive operation of the saws, verifying dimensions of finished workpieces, and safeguarding equipment from loss or damage.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate band saw machines to cut metal stock pieces to specified dimensions.
• Adjust controls to set speed/feed rate and tension of the blade.
• Install saw blade and set blade tension and cutting speed for specified operations.
• Set saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts using a wrench.
• Position and secure stock against stops or feeding devices.
• Start machine and observe operation, replacing defective cutting blades or wheels using hand tools.
• Mount pieces in holding devices and operate saws to cut along scribed or measured dimensions.
• Verify dimensions of finished workpieces using measuring tools such as calipers and measuring tape.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Clean operated equipment and perform light day-to-day maintenance.
• Notify Maintenance Technician of any needed maintenance or repairs, and inform managers about potential safety concerns.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production and saw operation.
• Proficiency in using tape measures and machine operation.
• Attention to detail and ability to read blueprints.
• Experience with bandsaw, fabrication, grinding.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Metal fabrication experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in deburring and blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading global company that processes specialty steel for various industries including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and energy. Enjoy excellent benefits such as BCBS health insurance offered from day one, a 3% 401k match, quarterly profit sharing, and 3 weeks of PTO also available from day one. The company boasts a stable workforce, with the majority of employees having been with the company for over 20 years. Experience employee appreciation events held monthly, and access additional benefits upon permanent hiring, including health, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Work Environment

The work environment is a metals processing facility that is loud due to multiple machines and saws operating simultaneously. Safety is a primary concern, and the facility is clean, organized, and well-lit, although it is not climate-controlled. Employees must adhere to safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.