
Saw Operator
- Agency
- Your Employment Solutions
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $20.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Weekly
- $800
- Yearly (full-time)
- $41,600
This job pays about $20.00/hour — about the same as the median for Machine Operator jobs in Utah ($19.93/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in Utah right now
- 34 open Machine Operator jobs in Utah from 1 agency, 10 of them in Salt Lake City.
- Pay in these listings: $16.00 – $30.00/hour, median $18.00/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Utah: $19.93/hour ($41,454/year, BLS).
Job description
Saw Operator Job Summary We're hiring a Saw Operator in Salt Lake City, UT to join our manufacturing team at $20.00/hour with a consistent Monday through Friday day shift schedule. This is a great entry point into manufacturing — no prior saw experience required, and full training is provided. If you're reliable, hands-on, and comfortable working with measurements, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do
- Operate industrial saw equipment to cut raw materials according to work orders, drawings, and specified dimensions
- Measure and verify material dimensions before and after cutting using a tape measure, including fractional inch measurements
- Select, verify, label, and track the correct material type, size, and quantity for each job
- Load and unload raw materials from saws, racks, and pallets using material-handling equipment
- Stage and deliver cut materials to production departments based on job priority
- Inspect materials for visible damage, incorrect identification, or other concerns before use
- Minimize material waste by following cutting instructions and established procedures
- Keep your saw area clean, organized, and safe — and report any equipment or safety concerns promptly
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure, including fractions of an inch
- Basic math skills — comfortable working with measurements, dimensions, and quantities
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance or equipment
- Reliable attendance and the ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
- Prior experience in manufacturing, warehouse work, material handling, or a similar hands-on environment
- Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working around production equipment
- Experience reading basic shop drawings or work orders
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