CNC Horizontal Band Saw Operator — Night Shift

Vulcan Industrial; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Company-paid Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

9 company-paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Safety-focused team environment

Job summary

VULCAN is seeking an experienced Horizontal Band Saw Operator to join our precision manufacturing team in Houston. You will set up, program, and run Behringer, Cosen, and Auto-Saw machines to cut solid steel bars into precision blanks, ensuring strict tolerances and traceability.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using calipers/micrometers, and maintaining safety and productivity; lifting up to 50 lbs and using cranes/forklifts. Shift: Mon–Thu 4:15 PM–2:45 AM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating semi-automatic or CNC horizontal band saws in metal fabrication, machine shop, or steel service center.
• Direct experience setting up and running Behringer, Cosen, or Auto-Saw horizontal band saws.
• Proven background cutting solid steel round bar and managing multi-bar bundles.
• Ability to read engineering prints and work orders, and measure parts with calipers, tapes, and squares.
• Basic knowledge of blade pitch, chip formation, and preventative maintenance.
• Experience safely operating overhead cranes, hoists, or forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Machine operating and controller setup on Behringer, Cosen, and Auto-Saw systems.
• Load, align, and clamp heavy bars or bundles to prevent rotation under load.
• Select blades, perform break-ins, and adjust speeds and feeds based on bar size.
• Perform first-article and in-process checks using calipers and micrometers.
• Maintain material traceability and safe handling of stock.
• Participate in preventative maintenance of coolant and chip systems.

Skills

Reading prints & specs

Use of calipers & micrometers

Heavy-lift/rigging safety

Effective communication & independence

Tools

Behringer band saw

Cosen band saw

Auto-Saw band saw

Overhead bridge cranes

Hydraulic split-front vises

Job description

VULCAN is seeking an experienced Horizontal Band Saw Operator to join our precision manufacturing team in Houston. You will set up, program, and run Behringer, Cosen, and Auto-Saw machines to cut solid steel bars into precision blanks, ensuring strict tolerances and traceability.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using calipers/micrometers, and maintaining safety and productivity; lifting up to 50 lbs and using cranes/forklifts. Shift: Mon–Thu 4:15 PM–2:45 AM.