Band Saw Operator - 2nd Shift

Lofton Staffing Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lofton Staffing Services is seeking a Band Saw Operator in North Houston, TX, offering a 2nd shift with mandatory overtime and a temp-to-hire path. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule and overtime as needed.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude and safe, reliable work in a steel supply environment. The successful candidate will operate band saws, read blueprints, measure parts to tight tolerances, and perform basic equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating band saws in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using micrometers and measuring tools.
• Forklift experience required.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate band saws and cutting equipment to produce parts to specification.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Accurately measure and cut material to within 1/32 of an inch.
• Perform quality checks using micrometers and measuring tools.
• Complete routine equipment maintenance and basic upkeep.
• Use hand tools to fabricate or modify components as needed.
• Retrieve tube and bar stock from yard using forklift.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Work with team members to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Overtime availability

Tools

Micrometers

Tape measures

Hand tools

Forklift experience

Job description

NOW HIRING – BAND SAW OPERATOR
Location: North Houston, TX 77060
Pay Rate: $21.00 - $23.00
Shift: 2nd shift 5P-1A
Schedule: Monday–Friday with mandatory overtime
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Lofton Staffing is hiring a Band Saw Operator for a steel supplier in North Houston. This is a full-time first shift opportunity with steady hours, overtime availability, and long-term potential. We are seeking a dependable candidate with mechanical aptitude who is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate band saws and cutting equipment to produce parts to specification
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Accurately measure and cut material to within 1/32 of an inch
• Perform quality checks using micrometers and measuring tools
• Complete routine equipment maintenance and basic upkeep
• Use hand tools to fabricate or modify components as needed
• Retrieve tube and bar stock from yard using forklift
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Work with team members to meet daily production goals

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous saw operation experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience using micrometers, tape measures, and hand tools
• Forklift experience required
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work overtime as needed

WHY APPLY

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
• Weekly pay through Lofton Staffing
• Opportunity to grow with an established steel supplier