As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success. 

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job.  Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

Operates saw equipment to cut grating panels to job-specific dimensions and tolerances. Supports material staging, equipment setup, and process monitoring to maintain quality, safety, and production rate expectations. 

SUMMARY: The Saw Operator 1 is responsible for operating saw equipment to cut grating products according to production specifications. Core responsibilities include material staging, alignment, clamping, lubrication management, and accurate cutting to job orders. The operator must follow safety procedures, monitor cut quality, and perform routine checks and maintenance, including blade changes and coolant refill. Success in this role requires the ability to interpret job travelers, manage cut schedules efficiently, and contribute to a clean and organized work area.

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job.  Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Operate saw equipment to cut grating panels to precise job specifications while maintaining quality and production standards.
• Use overhead cranes to stage, load, and unload material to and from the saw and roller beds.
• Secure panels using hydraulic, pneumatic, or manual clamps and verify saw blade path before cutting.
• Monitor and adjust cutting parameters, including blade speed and fall rate, based on material type and thickness.
• Mark, label, and stage completed cuts as required by job order.
• Perform daily logging in ERP (Epicor) system to record material use and job completion.
• Inspect material for visual defects and correct placement before and after cutting.
• Maintain clean work area, including removal of scrap and safe storage of finished goods.
• Check and refill lubricant system as needed for saw blade lubrication.
• Change saw blades as part of regular maintenance schedule or when performance degrades.
• Perform pre-shift checks on clamps, blade travel, and hydraulic functions for safe operation.
• Follow all safety procedures, including use of PPE, E-stops, and lockout/tagout processes.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates must have the ability to read and interpret job travelers, instructions, and measurement tools such as tape measures and scales. Basic math skills, including working with fractions and unit conversions, are essential. Experience with overhead cranes, hand tools, and ERP systems is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter repetitive movement tasks, requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling grating material of various sizes and weights for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds, using proper lifting techniques, help from another employee, or other available resources such as lifting or moving equipment. The role also requires the ability to take stairs, work around constantly moving machinery, and exposure to weather elements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will be regularly working on the production floor, requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and cold is regular, as is exposure to machine and tool hazards requiring care and attention to safety rules and standards.

EEO STATEMENT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.