Cutoff Operator

G&W Electric Co.

Cutoff Operator operating chipping, grinding, and cutting equipment at G&W Electric. Ensuring quality and safety while training others in manufacturing practices.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBlue Island • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating various machinery and hand tools while ensuring safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment. Capable of effectively communicating and training team members on machine operation tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Machinery OperationHand Tool ProficiencyProduction ReportingQuality InspectionSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Band Saw OperationAbrasive Saw OperationSand Grinder OperationBelt Grinder OperationPneumatic Tool OperationDefect InspectionProduction DocumentationWork Instruction InterpretationManufacturing Process UnderstandingResource Conservation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTraining Others

Tools & Technologies

Blast Cleaning MachinePortable Pneumatic Grinding ToolsHand Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentFoundry ExperienceHigh School DiplomaGED

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up and operate band saw, abrasive saw, sand grinder, belt grinder and portable pneumatic grinding tools
Uses of a variety of hand tools including hammers, cold chisels and files
May also require the operation and/or loading of the blast cleaning machine
Reports production quantities and items for each work order
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of machine operator tasks as needed
Inspect all work for defects prior to passing it on to the next operation
Document actions by completing production and quality forms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to safety use small hand and power tools
Must be able to read and interpret work instructions and effectively communicate with supervisor regarding manufacturing processes
Must have ability to operate a variety of machinery
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Has a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development required
Has 6+ months experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable, experience in a foundry is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Health club membership program and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
401 (k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation
Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility