Saw Operator

Saw Operator

Location: Missouri City, TX 77489
Pay Rate: $20.00-$25.00/hour DOE
Shift Differential: Additional 10% for Night Shift
Schedule: Day & Night Shifts Available
Position Overview

Apache Workforce is hiring Semi-Automatic Saw Operators . This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating semi-automatic saw machines with conveyor systems to cut structural materials according to production requirements.

The Semi-Automatic Saw Operator will be responsible for machine setup, monitoring cut quality, performing routine maintenance, handling and moving materials, assisting with inventory activities, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate semi-automatic saw machines with conveyor systems.
• Set up and prepare the saw machine for production.
• Verify material type, size, thickness, and specifications before cutting.
• Load and position structural materials correctly on the conveyor and saw system.
• Monitor the cutting process and ensure accurate, quality cuts.
• Inspect finished material for proper dimensions and cut quality.
• Make machine adjustments as needed to maintain production and quality standards.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and preventative maintenance.
• Identify and report machine issues, worn components, or maintenance concerns.
• Change or adjust saw blades and other machine components as required and properly trained.
• Read and understand shop drawings, cut lists, work orders, and material requirements.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify material dimensions.
• Safely operate an overhead crane and forklift after required training/certification.
• Rig, lift, move, and position long or heavy structural materials.
• Assist with material inventory audits and accurately identify available material.
• Track scrap, drops, and usable remnant material.
• Maintain proper material organization in the production area.
• Keep the saw and surrounding work area clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including machine guarding, PPE, crane safety, forklift safety, and material handling requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, machine operators, fitters, and other production team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by TAS Energy.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a semi-automatic saw, band saw, structural saw, or similar industrial cutting equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate machinery in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Basic understanding of measurements, fractions, and shop math.
• Ability to identify structural materials such as beams, channels, angles, tubing, pipe, plate, and bar stock.
• Ability to read basic shop drawings, cut lists, work orders, and material specifications.
• Ability to inspect finished cuts for accuracy and quality.
• Ability to perform basic machine maintenance and identify equipment issues.
• Knowledge of safe material handling, lifting, and rigging practices.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous structural steel or metal fabrication experience.
• Experience operating industrial saws with conveyor systems.
• Forklift certification.
• Overhead crane certification.
• Experience with rigging and material handling.
• Previous experience working with structural steel.
• Vocational training or certification in machine operation or manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing/shop environment .
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, including shifts of up to 10 hours.
• Ability to work up to 6 days per week based on production needs.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, standing, walking, and maintaining balance.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to occasionally carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds over short distances.
• Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, and machine operation.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery, conveyors, cranes, forklifts, and structural materials.
• Normal vision and hand-eye coordination required.
• Hearing ability required to safely perform job duties in a manufacturing environment.
• Required PPE includes steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and TAS-provided hard hat .

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a dependable Semi-Automatic Saw Operator with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety. The ideal candidate will have experience operating industrial cutting equipment, working with structural materials, reading measurements and work orders, and safely handling large or heavy materials.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour DOE
Night Shift: Additional 10% shift differential

Pay Range: $20 - $25 per hour