Saw Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Saw Operator
Job Description

The Saw Operator is responsible for accurately cutting metal components used in window and door production. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work with various materials and colors, and comfort operating CNC equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and follow production schedules and work orders to prioritize daily tasks.
• Retrieve painted metal materials from designated racking systems.
• Identify and select the correct type and color of metal, ensuring accuracy.
• Measure and verify material dimensions using a tape measure to ensure precise cuts.
• Load metal pieces into an Elumatec (CNC) cutting machine.
• Operate the machine by initiating the cutting process and monitoring performance during operation.
• Inspect finished pieces for accuracy and quality.
• Organize and place completed materials in designated rack locations for transfer to downstream departments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum 1 year).
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch.
• Saw operating or CNC experience preferred.

• High attention to detail.
• Awareness of surroundings.
• Willingness to ask questions when unsure.
• Adaptable to cross-training in multiple areas.
• Regularly lifts and handles metal pieces weighing up to approximately 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hearing protection due to elevated noise levels from machinery.
• Standing, bending, and repetitive motion throughout the shift.

Benefit package including medical, vision, and dental. Enjoy frequent cookouts and employee appreciation events quarterly. Employee home makeovers for those that qualify. Contractors, when hired on, receive benefits similar to internal employees after 18 weeks.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in West Des Moines, Iowa. Our 1st shift runs from 6am-2:30pm, five days a week, with preparation for busy season involving 50-hour work weeks and working 2 Saturdays a month. We operate in a manufacturing environment across three facilities which are not temperature controlled. Our team size averages around 100 employees per facility. The dress code includes work-appropriate shirts, jeans or shorts, with steel-toed shoes being mandatory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr.

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 West Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.