First Shift Saw Operator

Monti, Inc.

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Cincinnati, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Saw Operator is responsible for setting up and operating metal and poly saws to cut materials according to blueprints while ensuring quality standards. They also perform machine maintenance, operate heavy equipment like forklifts and cranes, and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Saw Operator to read blueprints, make adjustments, and operate machinery while maintaining safety and quality standards. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and experience operating a saw (1-3 years) is preferred, along with forklift certification.

Job Description

Description

Job Summary:

The Saw Operator will read blueprints, make adjustments, set stops or guides, and look for defects in parts while operating a metal saw, poly saw, or shear.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Starts, stops, and sets up machines in a safe manner.
  • Operates the machine, keeping an eye out for any defects or issues.
  • Uses measurement tools to ensure accuracy.
  • Completes quality checks to verify condition of material.
  • Verifies type of material before cutting.
  • Changes blades, cleans sensors, replenishes coolant, and calibrates machines.
  • Operates forklift and crane.
  • Helps pack and transport finished pieces as needed.
  • Accurately completes paperwork.
  • Maintains 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety) standards in all work stations.
  • Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills:

  • Knowledge of blueprint reading.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Basic math skills (ex. addition, subtraction, multiplication, converting fractions to decimals, converting standard measurements to metric system, etc.).
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Mechanical inclination.

Abilities:

  • Read a tape measure and other measurement tools.
  • Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Work well with others on a team.
  • Follow instructions and processes.
  • Solve problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Flexibility.
  • Willingness to be trained by supervisor.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Willingness to have performance measured daily.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Forklift certification.
  • Experience operating a saw (1-3 years).

Physical Requirements:

  • Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dust, dirt, and mobile equipment.
  • Routine, repetitive lifting up to 35 lbs., occasional, heavy lifting, and pushing / pulling 10 lbs. regularly, 1 to 10 hours per day.
  • Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
  • Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work.
  • Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time.
  • Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area.

Note: This position may require working with fiberglass, which can be itchy to some.

Monti, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monti, Inc.

For over 50 years, Monti Inc. has been a vertically integrated manufacturer serving the electrical distribution, switchgear, transformer, and OEM industries. We specialize in the precision fabrication and machining of conductors, insulators, and engineered steel and copper components—supporting critical infrastructure across North America. Unlike niche suppliers, Monti offers end-to-end capabilities across multiple material classes and manufacturing services, enabling customers to consolidate vendors, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. Whether you need rapid prototyping or high-volume production, we deliver with repeatable quality, agility, and speed-to-market. Our facilities combine highly skilled tradespeople with advanced manufacturing technology, including fabrication, stamping, CNC machining, automated epoxy coating, robotic welding, and in-house tool & die. We manufacture to tight tolerances, support both build-to-print and design-for-manufacturing models, and maintain a strong focus on first-pass yield, quality and on-time delivery. Our corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, OH anchors our core operations in copper, insulation, and sheet metal fabrication—featuring in-house die design and build, progressive stamping, and CNC precision machining. Our national footprint includes: 📍 Sumter, SC – Fabrication of rigid insulation, copper bus bar fabrication, and light mechanical assembly 📍 Greenwood, SC (2 facilities) – High-volume copper stamping, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, powder coating, Copper bus bar fabrication, and automated fluidized bed epoxy coating 📍 Cincinnati, OH (Plating Division) – Industrial Silver, Tin and Zinc plating 📍 Santa Teresa, NM (MSW Facility) – Copper machining, sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, and downstream finishing At Monti, we don’t just fabricate components—we engineer scalable solutions that drive performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across North America.
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