Saw Operator

Company

Aerotek

Location

Bluffton, IN

Pay Rate

Last Updated

April 19, 2025

Description

Job Title: Saw Operator

Job Description

Our client in Bluffton operates an aluminum cast house that processes scrap aluminum by separating it into different alloys, melting it down, extruding the molten material, and producing aluminum billets/logs. They serve as a tier 3 automotive supplier. As a Saw Operator, you will be responsible for cutting logs and billets to customer specifications. This role requires basic math skills, computer proficiency, and forklift experience, as you will be inputting data into the computer system and moving materials around the plant. This position can be stressful, so the ideal candidate should be even-keeled and able to handle stress well.

Responsibilities

  • Cut logs and billets to customer specifications using a saw.

  • Input specific information into the computer system.

  • Operate a forklift to move materials and finished products around the plant.

  • Maintain accuracy in measurements using a tape measure.

Essential Skills

  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, ability to read a tape measure).

  • Proficiency in computer skills.

  • Forklift experience.

  • Ability to handle stress and maintain an even-keeled personality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working in a hot, dirty environment.

  • Construction or manufacturing experience.

  • Steel-toed boots.

  • Foundry experience (preferred).

Why Work Here?

Enjoy company picnics, team parties, and birthday lunches. There is potential for substantial bonuses, including a production bonus for exceeding one million pounds of product, safety bonuses, and gain share bonuses for staying under budget. On average, employees can earn an extra $3000 to $5000 each year.

Work Environment

The position is available for the night shift from 7PM to 7AM on a 2-2-3 schedule. The work environment can be hot and dirty, requiring the use of steel-toed boots. Employees should be prepared to handle a fast-paced environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bluffton, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46800.00 - $48800.00/yr.

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Unpaid time off

FMLA

Health Spending Account

401k

Short and long term disability

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bluffton,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

Industry: Business Services