Step into a hands-on role where your precision, safety focus, and reliability directly impact production quality and on-time delivery. This is a great opportunity to work with industrial cutting equipment in a structured, safety-driven environment and build your experience with a respected manufacturing operation in Michigan.

About the Role:
As a Contract Saw Operator, you will be responsible for accurately cutting materials to specification using industrial saws and related equipment. You will play a key role in maintaining production flow, meeting quality standards, and supporting a safe, compliant work environment. Your attention to detail and adherence to procedures will help ensure consistent, high-quality output for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate industrial saws and cutting equipment to cut materials to specified dimensions.
• Set up saws and adjust cutting parameters based on work orders and material requirements.
• Measure materials and finished cuts using calipers, gauges, and tape measures to verify accuracy.
• Read and follow job tickets, drawings, or cut lists to complete work in the correct sequence.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on saws and equipment to maintain safe operation.
• Follow OSHA and MIOSHA safety regulations, including proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient and safe operations.
• Record production data, completed work, and any issues in basic logs or reporting systems.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience operating industrial saws or similar cutting equipment in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong ability to use measuring tools (calipers, gauges, tape measures) for precision cutting.
• Solid understanding of OSHA and MIOSHA safety practices in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated adherence to PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret basic work orders, drawings, or cut lists.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Reliable attendance and ability to follow established processes and work instructions.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with multiple types of industrial saws (e.g., band saws, circular saws, cold saws).
• Familiarity with cutting a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, or composites.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting minor equipment issues.
• Prior experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• Exposure to computerized production reporting or ERP systems.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Formal training or coursework in machine operation or industrial technology preferred.
• OSHA safety training or MIOSHA-specific training beneficial.
• Any relevant certifications in industrial equipment operation or safety are an advantage.

If you are a detail-oriented operator who takes pride in safe, accurate work, this role offers a solid platform to contribute and grow—apply now to be considered.