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Job Title: Saw Operator

Job Description

This position is for a structural steel Saw Operator in a metal fabrication environment. Candidates will be given a blueprint or drawing and be required to cut structural steel and different shapes such as angle iron, c-channels, I-beams, and other shapes to produce the necessary parts for their assembly. The role involves operating vertical and horizontal bandsaws.

Responsibilities

+ Utilize various metal cutting saws such as vertical and horizontal bandsaws.

+ Understand, read, and interpret structural blueprints.

+ Comprehend terms such as angle iron, c-channel, and I-beams.

+ Determine the size and shape of stock required, using tape measurements and other instruments to meet specifications.

+ Exhibit a teamwork attitude and be willing to help in multiple areas if needed.

Essential Skills

+ 3 years of experience working with metal saw operating, using a bandsaw and overhead saw.

+ Ability to interpret and read blueprints.

+ Understanding of structural steel terminology.

+ Proficiency in using steel, band saw, circular saw, tape measure, saw operating, structural steel, blueprint reading, fabrication, grinder, torch, micrometer, and caliper.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Downers Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.