Posted: Sep 10, 2025
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Saw Operator (Day Shift)

Aagard - Alexandria, MN
Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Manufacturing

Day Shift Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30am-4:30pm

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Operation and maintenance of the saw
  • Fabrication support activities as cleaning steel and moving material
  • Handle, move and deliver material with forklift or other means to support Fabrication department
  • Accurately record data in ERP system to capture part movement and cost
  • Recommend and implement up-to-date manufacturing methods to increase productivity and reduce costs

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to read and understand the proper use of measuring instruments
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift safely
  • Basic shop math skills as rounding, positive/negative numbers, metric system
  • Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
  • Ability to lift, push, pull up to 75 lbs.

 

Benefits Offered:

At Aagard, we believe in investing in you—your health, your career, your financial future, and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.

 Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family

  • No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
  • Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
  • Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
  • Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
  • Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.

 Financial Security

  • 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
  • Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.

Time Off

  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
  • 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
  • Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.

 Career Growth & Development Opportunities

  • Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
  • Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.

 Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart

  • Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
  • Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
  • Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
  • Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.

At Aagard, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here, and we’re proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.