About Summerset Marine Construction 

Summerset Marine Construction has been providing a full range of lakefront services to its customers in Southeastern Wisconsin since 1990. As the largest pier and lift dealer in Wisconsin, Summerset has grown over the years along with its customers’ needs, able to provide the expertise and products necessary for the perfect waterfront solution. Servicing hundreds of clients from Madison to Milwaukee, Summerset Marine provides the highest level of expertise to design, install and support any pier and boat lift system, always on call for any service needs.

About the role

The Saw Operator is responsible for fabricating materials using appropriate machines in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, with a primary focus on sawing and processing steel. This role plays a critical part in our production process, ensuring the precise cutting and shaping of materials to meet specifications.

What you'll do

• Operate industrial saws to cut steel materials to specified lengths and tolerances.
• Select and use the proper tools, materials, and equipment for fabrication.
• Read, interpret, and follow production drawings accurately.
• Produce quality components on schedule while meeting production goals.
• Operate multiple machines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report or recommend necessary repairs.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and compliance with company safety procedures.
• Safely handle and transport materials, supplies, and products using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical, vocational, or trade school education preferred.
• Strong math skills.
• Proven experience as a Saw Operator or in a similar manufacturing role, with experience in sawing and processing steel preferred.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cranes, and pallet jacks.
• Ability to interpret production drawings.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Aluminum and steel welding and fabrication is preferred.

Work Behaviors:

Quality of Work

• Consistently delivers accurate work.

Commitment and Initiative: 

• Demonstrates unwavering commitment to the company's success and growth. 
• Exhibits a customer-focused approach and actively participates in problem resolution. 
• Displays perseverance and a proactive attitude.

Managing Time and Resources: 

• Effectively manages workload with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities. 
• Meets established goals consistently. 
• Exhibits reliability and punctuality.

Working with Others: 

• Functions as a team player, fostering trust and collaboration among colleagues. 
• Contributes to the improvement of team performance.

Development and Professional Skills: 

• Open to feedback and actively seeks personal development. 
• Holds oneself accountable for actions and complies with company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying up to 100 pounds occasionally, in addition to using material handling equipment.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities require close vision assessments. Moderately loud noise levels when heavy machinery is running. 
• Close vision assessments may be necessary.
• Moderate noise levels due to machinery and generators.

Travel Requirements: Travel is not required.