Saw Operator

Job Title: Saw Operator
Shift: Day Shift 7a-7p Friday-Sunday ($2.00 shift diff)
Night shift 7p-7a Friday-Sunday ($3.00 shift diff)
Job Description
The Saw Operator sets up and operates industrial saw machinery to produce accurate cuts on plastic materials, using tape measures and blueprints to meet production specifications. This role also supports staging product through the warehouse and contributes to safe, efficient operations in a busy manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

• Set up and operate buzz saws and bandsaws in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Perform precise measurements using a tape measure to ensure accurate cuts to specification.
• Interpret and follow blueprints and work instructions to complete cutting tasks correctly.
• Stage and move product through the warehouse as needed to support production flow.
• Handle and cut plastic materials according to established processes and quality standards.
• Perform basic machine setup, adjustments, and checks to maintain optimal cutting performance.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate equipment when operating saws and other machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a dusty, machine shop environment.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet production goals on 12-hour shifts.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating industrial saw machinery, including buzz saws and bandsaws.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure for precise cuts.
• Basic machine setup skills for saw operation in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in plastics manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for cutting and staging tasks.
• Capability to perform saw cuts consistently and safely to specification.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on feet for 12-hour shifts.
• Comfort working in a large, industrial plant that is not climate controlled and may be dusty.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a typical machine shop or large manufacturing plant environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse staging and material handling processes.

Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from strong growth opportunities, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, and a stable operation with no layoffs in its history. The leadership team is known for being caring and supportive, fostering a culture that values long-term employment, safety, and professional development.
Work Environment
This role is based in a large industrial plant with a typical machine shop environment that is not climate controlled and can be dusty. The position is physically demanding, with employees on their feet all day and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds. Shifts follow a 12-hour schedule on Friday through Sunday, with a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The day shift offers a $2.00 shift differential, and the night shift offers a $3.00 shift differential.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canton, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canton, GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Canton,GA.

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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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