Saw Operator

**TAIT Towers is the Market Leader in designing, constructing and delivering world-class solutions for live experiences.**

Whether it's creating awe-inspiring spectaculars, complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, brand activations or cruise ship installations, TAIT delivers world-class solutions for live experiences. With its proprietary entertainment automation platform, custom-made products, and creative engineering, TAIT's cutting-edge offerings continue to advance industry standards and exceed client expectations. As a global network of over 900 employees in 14 office locations, TAIT has worked on projects in over 30 countries, all 7 continents and even outer space. TAIT's diverse group of clients include Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera House, NASA, National Geographic, Beyoncé and The Olympics.

**Position Purpose**

To set up, operate and ensure the safe running of automatic saws to cut materials to correct lengths and measurements, and to load, unload and keep track of stock and orders.

**Main Outcomes of the Position**

Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment. Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work orders to others. Ensure orders are measured and cut to required specifications.

**Expectations**
- Operate overhead crane and use of a forklift.
- Prioritize, schedule, and review work to meet schedules and timelines.
- Ensure all completed orders are correctly labelled and palletised before being dispatched.
- Complete daily stock inventory reports.
- Source, order and maintain proper inventory levels of materials.
- Unload raw materials from semi-trucks and store material.
- Maintain equipment and ensure the work area is clean and safe at all times.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on saw equipment.
- Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

**Foundation / Position Requirements**
- Educated to tertiary level with a minimum of GCSE's in English and Maths
- Previous experience with automatic power saws
- Good understanding of maths and measuring equipment
- 2 to 4 years of working experience in a similar environment
- Mechanically inclined
- Right to work in the UK.
- Technical Certification (Desirable)