The Saw Operator is responsible for operating air and hydraulic table saws to cut extruded metal to the required lengths according to work tickets. This position requires attention to detail, quality inspection, and the ability to maintain pace with the extrusion press while ensuring proper material handling.
Responsibilities
- Operate saws (Oliver, chop, and table saws) safely and efficiently to keep pace with the extrusion press.
- Cut material to specified lengths per work ticket requirements.
- Inspect extruded metal for flaws and cut out defective sections
- Record the number of pieces cut on saw tickets and maintain separate records for reference
- Stack material on aging carts with minimal damage to finished product
- Check metal for proper length, hole spacing, carpet barbs, and hammering patterns to ensure quality specifications are met
- Assist with loading dummy blocks in the extrusion press as needed
- Process scrap material for recycling and load onto scrap trailer
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
- Perform other duties of equal or lesser complexity as assigned
- Interact professionally with all employees
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to operate air and hydraulic table saws to cut extruded metal according to specifications
- Ability to read and interpret work tickets and shop papers
- Proficiency in using tape measures and checking measurements
- Basic writing and math skills for completing daily production records
- Basic verbal communication skills for understanding work assignments and reporting issues
- Good motor skills and hand-eye coordination for efficient and safe operation
- Ability to stand for 10-12 hours per shift
- Ability to lift between 50 and 100 pounds
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous experience in manufacturing or metal fabrication is helpful but not required.
- On-the-job training will be provided
Equipment Used
- Safety equipment: safety glasses, safety shoes, earplugs, face shield, gloves, and hearing protection
- Machinery: Oliver saw, chop saw, and air stop
- Other equipment: electrically controlled tables, aging racks, roll-around carts, hand tools
Work Environment
1st shift hours: 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday- Friday
- Located in the immediate saw area of the metal processing department
- High noise levels require hearing protection
- Verbal communication may be difficult due to noise levels
- Non-air-conditioned environment
- Concrete flooring with no floor covering
M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.
We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.
At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.
Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.
Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.
Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.
Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.
Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.
When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Location: Oklahoma City, 4041 N. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Please submit a complete application detailing any relevant experience. If you're new to warehouse work, highlight any transferable skills and your willingness to learn. We value attention to detail in the application process as it reflects the precision required in this role.
Physical demands include continuous standing and walking; intermittent bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, and carrying; and occasional climbing, crouching, and lowering.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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