Saw Operator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power saws to cut, slot, groove, miter, and trim metallic and nonmetallic material to specifications.
• Selects and installs blade on machine using hand tools.
• Sets controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.
• Positions guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Scribes reference lines on material as guide for sawing operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications.
• Mounts material in holding device, manually or using hoist.
• Operates saw to cut along scribed lines. Verifies dimensions of finished work using measuring devices.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Pass manufacturing and math skills tests.
• Previous saw experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Read tape measure and calipers.
• Blue print knowledge.

Physical Requirements