Saw Operator

Saw Operator / Stone Countertop Fabrication

Company: Alpha Granite

Location: Austin, TX 78753 (915 W. Howard Ln.) — Onsite

Compensation: $18 to $22 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Onsite; Monday – Friday with some Saturdays expected, 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. start depending on the day, 40 to 60 hours/week depending on production demand

Benefits: 401(k) with company match, 10 days PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance

About Alpha Granite

Alpha Granite has been Central Texas's trusted countertop fabrication and installation company since 2003. As an Accredited Natural Stone Company through the Natural Stone Institute, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and shop safety. We're not a big-box or high-volume production shop — we specialize in high-end residential and commercial work, the small, custom, intricate projects that other fabricators won't touch. Our material mix is increasingly premium natural stone like quartzite, alongside quartz and granite.

Our shop runs modern GMM and CMS equipment, including 5-axis and single-table CNC saws, a waterjet, multiple CNC machines, edge and face polishers, and Slabsmith for slab scanning and inventory. We run a fully wet shop and take dust control, masks, and safety compliance seriously — it's a core part of how we operate.

About the Role

We're hiring a Saw Operator to run cutting programs on stone, engineered stone, and porcelain slabs — from reading the job packet to loading finished pieces for the next stage of production. You'll work independently at the saw, using CAD drawings, Slabsmith layouts, and saw software to cut jobs accurately and keep production moving. This is a hands-on role at the front end of the shop — the accuracy of your cuts sets the pace for everything downstream.

What You'll Do

• Operate saw equipment and use saw screen functions to complete cutting programs
• Read CAD drawings, Slabsmith layouts, and attached green sheets to cut jobs accurately
• Import DXF files and apply the correct cutting functions in saw software
• Measure newly cut pieces with a tape measure and digital caliper before loading them onto dollies
• Load and unload the saw table using a 2-ton bridge crane with a suction lifting device
• Inspect stone, engineered stone, and porcelain slabs for flaws before and during production
• Label individual pieces correctly and secure completed jobs on dollies with tie-downs
• Measure, record, label, and barcode remnants in Moraware
• Perform weekly maintenance and inspections on the saw, bridge crane, and vacuum lifting equipment
• Keep the saw area clean, organized, and safe throughout the day
• Assist other saw operators or the miter work area when needed

What You Bring

• Experience operating saws, shop machinery, or similar fabrication equipment
• Ability to read CAD drawings, layouts, production sheets, or similar job instructions
• Strong measurement skills using a tape measure and digital caliper
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to update inventory and generate labels or barcodes
• Ability to use basic hand tools, including screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and pry bars
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from time to time
• Experience operating a bridge crane or vacuum lifting equipment is a plus
• A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and keeping the work area organized
• Comfort with a full schedule, including some Saturdays, in a fast-paced production shop

Ready to Apply?

If you're accurate, safety-minded, and want your work to directly drive daily production and quality, we'd like to meet you. Apply today.