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Komline-Harn

Saw Operator

Komline-Harn, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103

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Base pay range $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

About Komline As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity Komline is looking for a Saw Operator to join our growing team. The Saw Operator sets up and operates metal‑sawing machines, such as hacksaw and cutoff saw to cut metal stock to dimensions. This person will read job orders, adjust blades and cutting parameters, position materials, and monitor machine operation to ensure accuracy and quality.

Roles And Responsibilities

Reads order for specifications, such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimensions to be cut

Obtains and transfers stock to machine, manually or with hoist

Installs or adjusts saw blade and sets blade tension and cutting speed for specified operation

Sets saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts, using wrench

Sets stops and guides to control dimension of cut, using steel rule and wrenches

Positions and secures stock against stops or in feeding device

Turns valve to start flow of coolant against cutting area

Starts machine and observes operation

Measures work for conformance to specifications, using rule

Marks identifying data on workpiece

Replaces defective cutting blade or wheel, using handtools

Communicates with co‑workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities

Inspects and measures parts to maintain quality control

Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition

Record daily attendance and production information on timekeeping system

Follow all Barnes company policies and procedures diligently and effectively Job

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months experience in a manufacturing environment or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be able to read shop routings, blueprints and standard tape measure to 1/32nd of an inch

Fork Lift Operator Certification

Continually stand and walk

Frequently push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs

Occasionally bend to the floor

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

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