Saw Operator

POSITION: Saw Operator

LOCATION: 65 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879

About the role:

The Saw Operator role requires a determined individual interested in helping our business grow by promoting a culture of teamwork, dedication, and superior customer care. Your career will flourish as you are provided opportunities for development and mentorship by some of the top industry leaders.

If you have a passion to excel in an organization that requires the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, you should join the Polymershapes team.

What you’ll do:

• Plan machining by studying work orders, production paperwork, materials, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances
• Evaluate programs for machine equipment by entering instructions, including zero and reference points, setting tool registers, offsets, and calculating requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry
• Process each order per customer specifications
• Verify accuracy of parts by adhering to inspection process set by management
• Maintain specifications by observing and taking measurements using tape measures and micrometers; detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools, and adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Complete preventive maintenance requirements by following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying warehouse lead, and/or calling for repairs
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting/communicating actions, irregularities, and needs
• Maintain quality parts and processes by visually and dimensionally inspecting parts, production paperwork, with inspection reports completed upon receipt at each department
• Adhere to basic housekeeping standards and safe operating procedures (OSHA, PPE, etc.)
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs
• Has certification or willingness to become certified in operating a forklift
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

What you’ll need:

• Ability to calculate requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry
• Experience with maintaining machines a plus
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Follow all safety procedures
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass a background investigation as part of the selection process
• Must pass the drug test as part of the selection process
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
• (Preferred) – High School Diploma or GED

What you’ll get:

• Competitive base salary + bonus (profit sharing)
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and personal business days
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability)
• 401k + company match; 8% matched up to 4% (US employees)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity for growth

Who are we?

Polymershapes is the leading distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and associated products with over 75 years of industry-leading heritage. Through our network of 80+ stocking facilities located throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Chile, we provide thousands of diverse customers and industries access to extensive local inventory from world-class supplier partners.

We have plastic distribution’s most knowledgeable and highly trained sales and customer service team. We offer expert conversion capabilities including cut-to-size sheets, film reel conversion, and CNC routing and machining. We consistently deliver innovative solutions to our customers because at Polymershapes, You’re the Center of All We Do!

What makes Polymershapes a great place to work?

We invest in YOU. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members as we expand. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and therefore aspire to build an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional, enabling them to take on tasks that are more complex in the future.