Saw Operator 18/hr

Saw Operator - 1st Shift: $18/hr

This role involves hands-on work in an aerospace parts production environment, focusing on cutting and refurbishing metal components to precise specifications. You operate saws and measuring tools, handle and move materials, follow detailed work instructions, and accurately record production data using computers.

Responsibilities

• Operate chop saws to remove ceramic material, filter balls, and rods from aerospace parts safely and efficiently.
• Cut metal parts to exact specifications required by aerospace customers, maintaining high quality standards.
• Use measuring equipment such as tape measures, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools to verify that parts meet required specifications.
• Read and interpret detailed work instructions and production documentation to perform tasks correctly.
• Lift and move materials and parts weighing up to 50 pounds as needed throughout the shift.
• Operate computers to enter data on finished parts and maintain accurate production records.
• Occasionally use micrometers, gauges, and other measurement devices to confirm dimensions and tolerances.
• Work with hand tools, power tools, grinders, and saws in a safe and controlled manner.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and fulfill customer orders on time.
• Follow all safety procedures when working around machinery, chemicals, and production equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a close-knit, growing aerospace supplier where the culture emphasizes teamwork, respect, and recognition. The facility offers a home-like atmosphere with a small, dedicated team that has been together since the company's early days. Employees enjoy a favorable day shift schedule that ends at 2:45 p.m., two 30-minute breaks, and a strong focus on work-life balance. With significant growth underway and plans to expand production, there is substantial room for advancement, skill development, and long-term career opportunities.

Work Environment

This is a smaller production facility with a tight-knit team working together toward shared goals. The workspace includes four different saws used to cut and refurbish aerospace metal parts, as well as a warehouse area containing chemicals used to clean finished components. The environment is hands-on and mechanically focused, with regular use of saws, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment. Work is performed on a first shift schedule from 6:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with two 30-minute breaks provided during the day. The atmosphere emphasizes collaboration, safety, and mutual support, and employees are treated as valued contributors rather than just numbers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chagrin Falls, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chagrin Falls, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.