MATERIAL CUTTER / SAW OPERATOR
Overview
Join a stable manufacturing company where accuracy, organization, and teamwork are valued. As a Material Cutter / Saw Operator, you will support manufacturing operations by preparing raw materials and inventory items used throughout production. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, stays active throughout the day, and takes pride in producing accurate, quality work. Starting at $19.00 per hour based on skills and experience.
Schedules
After completing initial training, employees may choose the schedule that best fits their lifestyle:
- Five 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)
- Four 10-hour shifts (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday)
Employees working four 10-hour shifts may select a start time of 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., or 7:00 a.m.
- Overtime opportunities are available but are not mandatory.
Why Employees Stay Here
- More than 58% of our employees have been with us for 5+ years
- Nearly half of our workforce has 10+ years of service
- Flexible compressed workweek options
- Clean, air-conditioned manufacturing facility
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for training and advancement
Responsibilities
- Read work orders and production instructions to prepare materials accurately
- Cut wire, cable, tubing, and other stock materials to specified lengths
- Operate saws and hand-cutting tools safely and accurately
- Read and verify measurements using tape measures and other measuring devices
- Prepare small parts and materials for manufacturing operations
- Move inventory and materials between the stockroom and production areas
- Maintain accurate material identification and organization
- Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized
- Support inventory and production teams to meet operational goals
Skills Needed
- Ability to accurately read and follow work orders and written instructions
- Comfortable reading measurements and using measuring tools
- Ability to safely use saws, hand cutters, and basic hand tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory transactions
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. regularly and up to 40 lbs. occasionally
- Ability to remain on your feet and move materials throughout the workday
Preferred Experience
Experience in manufacturing, inventory control, warehouse operations, material handling, or production support is highly valued.
Examples include:
- Material cutting or material preparation
- Inventory, stockroom, or warehouse operations
- Manufacturing or production support
- Shipping and receiving
- Saw operation or use of hand-cutting tools
- Assembly or fabrication environments
- Experience reading measurements and working with production documents
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance with 70% of premiums paid by the company
- Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Employee premiums conveniently paid through pre-tax payroll deductions where applicable
About Thermo Electric
Visit thermo-electric.com to watch our company video and see our facility, meet our team, and learn more about what it's like to work at Thermo Electric.
Thermo Electric, part of the COTEMP Sensing Group, designs and manufactures temperature sensing solutions used by customers worldwide. Based in West Chester, PA, we are committed to quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where employees can build long-term careers.
You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
