Saw Operator (Industrial)

Alltex Staffing & Personnel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alltex Staffing & Personnel is seeking a Bridge Saw Operator for our Houston facility. You will operate and maintain the bridge saw, follow safety policies, and help maximize material usage while keeping accurate logs.

You will coordinate with the supervisor, verify labels, use a forklift to move pallets, perform quality checks, and maintain a clean and organized work area. Attention to detail and safe operation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clear background.
• Experience operating industrial saws or similar machinery preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindedness.
• Good math, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow technical instructions.
• Forklift proficiency required.
• Respirator fit test required ($90 charge).
• Understanding of machine operation principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain bridge saw per production schedule.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality policies.
• Coordinate with supervisor to prioritize daily work.
• Verify pallet labels against the production schedule.
• Use forklift to move pallets to the saw.
• Develop saw plans to optimize material usage.
• Enter dimensions into saw controls and cut blanks to size.
• Perform dimensional checks (width, length, squareness).
• Move finished pallets to packaging staging area.
• Complete saw logs and weigh shavings with tickets.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift proficiency

Tape measure reading

Job description

Bridge Saw Operator

Schedule: 2:30 PM – 1:30 AM, 5–6 days per week. Overtime: After 40 hours. Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Job Summary

The Main Bridge Saw Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the bridge saw to cut materials according to production schedules. This role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards while maximizing material usage and maintaining accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all Environmental, Safety, and Health policies.
• Adhere to all Quality Management System policies.

Production & Planning

• Coordinate with the supervisor to prioritize daily work.
• Verify pallet labels against the production schedule.
• Use a forklift to pull pallets from staging and load them onto the saw.
• Develop saw plans to optimize material usage.

Cutting & Verification

• Confirm all pieces to be cut; report incomplete plans to the supervisor.
• Enter dimensions into saw controls and cut blanks to final size.
• Perform dimensional checks (width, length, squareness) and verify piece counts.

Material Handling

• Move finished pallets to the packaging staging area.
• Ensure parts are stacked without damage.
• Sort drops and laminations by type and color‑code them.
• Weigh laminated material and attach weight tickets.

Documentation & Cleanup

• Complete the saw log and submit it at the end of each shift.
• Load saw shavings into the hopper, weigh them, and attach weight tickets.
• Move shavings and scrap to designated areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear background.
• Experience operating industrial saws or similar machinery preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Solid math, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow technical instructions.
• Forklift proficiency required.
• Ability to wear a respirator (fit test required; $90 charge).
• Understanding of machine operation principles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy materials.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise and dust.
• Steel‑toe boots required.