Job Title: Plate Saw Operator
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Status: Full-Time
Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (overtime required as needed)
Location: Blaine, MN
Pay Rate: $22.00–$26.00/hour
About Our Client
Our client is an established metals service center with more than 40 years of experience providing aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and steel products, along with precision and production sawing services. Their team is committed to quality, accuracy, excellent customer service, and maintaining a safe, employee-focused work environment.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Plate Saw Operator to join a metals processing and distribution team in Blaine, MN. This position plays an important role in fulfilling customer orders by selecting the correct aluminum plate materials, setting up and operating industrial saw equipment, inspecting finished products, and preparing completed orders for shipment.
The ideal candidate has previous CNC or industrial saw operating experience, strong math and measurement skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and safety. This position also supports inventory management and general warehouse operations to ensure orders are completed correctly and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Saw Operation & Order Fulfillment
- Identify and select the correct aluminum plate inventory for each customer order.
- Review work instructions, shop drawings, and order specifications before beginning production.
- Calculate the correct quantity of aluminum plate needed to complete each job.
- Set up, operate, and monitor industrial plate saw equipment to produce accurate cuts.
- Make machine adjustments, offsets, and calibrations as needed.
- Change blades, bits, inserts, and other tooling according to production requirements.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on saw equipment.
- Complete all cutting operations according to customer specifications and quality standards.
- Finalize order tickets and accurately enter production information into the ERP system.
Quality Inspection & Shipping Preparation
- Inspect finished materials using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools.
- Verify that completed materials meet dimensional and quality requirements.
- Identify and communicate material defects, measurement discrepancies, or equipment concerns.
- Securely package completed saw orders to prevent damage during shipment.
- Organize finished orders by driver route to support efficient truck loading and delivery.
- Ensure completed orders are properly labeled, documented, and ready for shipment.
Inventory & Material Handling
- Return usable material drops to designated inventory locations after each job.
- Maintain organized inventory locations to support efficient material flow throughout the facility.
- Participate in inventory counts and cycle counting as directed by management.
- Accurately measure and count aluminum plate inventory.
- Assist with loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials as needed.
- Safely move, handle, and organize metal materials throughout the production and warehouse areas.
Safety & General Operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Keep production areas and warehouse floors free of trash, debris, and unnecessary materials.
- Follow all established machine operation, quality, and workplace safety procedures.
- Properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Communicate production concerns and equipment issues to the Production Supervisor.
- Assist with additional production, inventory, and warehouse responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous CNC machine operating or industrial saw operating experience.
- Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC equipment or industrial saw machinery.
- Strong math skills with the ability to calculate material requirements accurately.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, work instructions, and production specifications.
- Ability to accurately read tape measures, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools.
- Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to make basic machine adjustments, offsets, and calibrations.
- Experience changing machine tooling, including blades, bits, or inserts.
- Basic computer skills and ability to enter production information into an ERP system.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and accuracy.
- Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and safety-conscious mindset.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to safely operate industrial saw equipment and handle metal materials.
Preferred
- Previous experience operating plate saws or aluminum cutting equipment.
- Experience with CNC routers, lathes, mills, or similar manufacturing equipment.
- Basic machine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience.
- Previous experience in metals processing, manufacturing, or warehouse operations.
- Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, and material handling.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and production documentation.
Working Conditions
- Metals processing, manufacturing, and warehouse environment.
- Regular operation of industrial plate saws and other manufacturing equipment.
- Exposure to metal materials, machinery, loading areas, and typical manufacturing noise.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and material handling.
- Hands-on work requiring precision, attention to detail, and safe equipment operation.
- Required use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Overtime may be required based on production needs.
- Must follow established machine operation, quality, and workplace safety procedures.
About Vision
At The Vision Companies, we’ve been connecting people with meaningful opportunities since 1985. Our “One Person at a Time” approach means we take the time to understand your goals, find the right fit, and stay connected throughout your placement. We’re committed to supporting your success with integrity, commitment, and resilience every step of the way.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off and holiday pay (where eligible)
- Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional voluntary benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee appreciation events, giveaways, and recognition throughout the year
- Dedicated support from our recruiting team—we're committed to helping you succeed every step of the way
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