Saw Operator

Dixon Valve Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Saw Operator to operate automated and horizontal band saws, verify dimensions, and prepare cut stock for CNC feeds in a fast-paced shop.

You will use cranes and forklifts to move materials, log production data, and maintain safety and organization on the shop floor; a high school diploma is required and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Willingness to learn and operate cranes and forklifts.
• Must be able to handle heavy materials and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated horizontal band saws per work orders and blueprints.
• Safely use cranes and forklifts to move materials around the shop.
• Verify dimensions with calipers and record production data.
• Log setups and production runs in the DPS system and keep the area organized.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precise measuring

Data entry

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Calipers

Job description

Saw Operator
Location: 6525 Homestead Road, Houston, TX 77028
Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a Saw Operator to join our team in Houston, Texas! In this role, you will be responsible for operating automated and horizontal band saws, maintaining strict dimensional accuracy, and preparing cut raw stock to feed our downstream CNC machining operations. If you are eager to learn a hands‑on trade in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Set up and operate automated horizontal band saws to cut raw metal materials strictly according to work orders and blueprint specifications, adhering to technical guidelines for speeds, feeds, and multiple-bar cutting.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and ride‑along or stand‑up forklifts to load, unload, and transport heavy materials throughout the shop floor, staging cut stock for CNC machining.
• Verify raw material dimensions using measuring scales, tape measures, and precision calipers while maintaining accurate part counts and complete production lot traceability.
• Log setups and production runs into the Shop Floor Data Collection / DPS system, reporting job completions accurately at shift‑end to track earned hours and reduce downtime.
• Keep the shop clean and organized (including operating a ride‑along floor cleaner) and provide backup support for secondary operations like crimping, part turning, or covering CNC machine runs.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience as a saw operator or a strong willingness to learn, hard work ethic, and dedication are essential.
• Ability to read blueprints, follow written work orders, use precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales), and handle basic computer data entry for job logging.
• Prior experience or willingness to train and operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to handle physical manufacturing demands, lift heavy materials, and successfully pass a physical lift assessment.
• A detail‑oriented team player who is motivated by goal completion, driven to make an impact on project success, and possesses a strong sense of dedication.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Training opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family‑owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values‑based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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