Structural Steel Saw Operator
Reference Number: 5841283
Published Date: 06/13/2026
Job Type: Temporary
Industry: Production
Hours: Full Time
Structural Steel Saw Operator
Location: [Fort Collins, CO]
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 2:30 pm – 1:00 am
Pay: $20 - $24/hour based on experience + shift differential
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Structural Steel Saw Operator to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately cutting structural steel materials—including beams, pipe, tube, channel, angle, and plate—according to specifications. You’ll play a key part in ensuring precise cuts and proper material preparation to support fabrication, construction, and installation operations.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Work Environment
Preferred (Not Required)
Location: [Fort Collins, CO]
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 2:30 pm – 1:00 am
Pay: $20 - $24/hour based on experience + shift differential
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Structural Steel Saw Operator to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately cutting structural steel materials—including beams, pipe, tube, channel, angle, and plate—according to specifications. You’ll play a key part in ensuring precise cuts and proper material preparation to support fabrication, construction, and installation operations.
- Operate horizontal and vertical band saws to cut structural steel per shop drawings and work orders
- Measure, mark, and verify material dimensions using tape measures, squares, and layout tools
- Interpret shop drawings, cut lists, and fabrication details
- Set up and adjust saw equipment, including blade speed and feed rate, based on material type
- Inspect materials before and after cutting to ensure quality and compliance with specifications
- Select appropriate blades and perform blade changes as needed
- Deburr and finish cut materials as required
- Safely operate forklifts, cranes, or other material handling equipment (if certified)
- Maintain organized material staging and support inventory control
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
- Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety standards
- 2+ years of experience operating structural steel saws or similar fabrication equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists
- Strong understanding of structural steel materials, including W-beam, HSS, pipe, channel, and angle
- Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced fabrication environment
- Forklift certification preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching
- Comfortable working in an industrial/shop environment
- Indoor fabrication shop setting
- Exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment
- Required use of PPE (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves)
- Experience in oil & gas, industrial construction, or commercial steel fabrication
- Familiarity with CNC saw systems
