Structural Steel Saw Operator

Job Description

Job DescriptionStructural Steel Saw Operator

Location: Fort Collins, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time - Temp to Hire
Schedule: Day Shift and Swing Shift Positions available

• Mon - Thurs 5 am - 3:00 pm / Mon - Thurs 3:00 pm - 12:30 am

Pay: $20 - $24/hour depending upon experience About the Role

Manpower is seeking a skilled Structural Steel Saw Operator to join our client's fabrication team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately cutting structural steel materials—including beam, pipe, tube, channel, angle, and plate—using band saws, cold saws, and related cutting equipment. Your precision and attention to detail will directly support our fabrication, construction, and installation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal and vertical band saws to cut structural steel according to shop drawings and work orders

• Measure, mark, and verify material dimensions using tape measures, squares, and layout tools

• Read and interpret blueprints, cut lists, and fabrication details

• Set up and adjust saw equipment for proper blade speed, feed rate, and material type

• Inspect materials before and after cutting to ensure accuracy and quality

• Select, maintain, and replace saw blades as needed

• Deburr and finish cut materials

• Safely operate forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment (if certified)

• Maintain organized staging areas and assist with inventory control

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning

• Follow all OSHA and company safety standards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating structural steel saws or similar fabrication equipment

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and cut lists

• Strong understanding of structural steel materials (W-beams, HSS, pipe, channel, angle)

• Solid math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced fabrication environment

• Forklift certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• 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

Work Environment

• Indoor fabrication shop setting

• Exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment

• Required PPE: steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in oil & gas, industrial construction, or commercial steel fabrication

• Familiarity with CNC saw systems