Saw Operator/Painter - Odessa, TX

VanZandt Controls; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

VanZandt Controls is seeking a Saw Operator/Painter to join the machine shop team in Texas. The role involves cutting metal, deburring, and finishing parts, with responsibilities including laying out references, setting machine controls, and maintaining a clean work area.

Overtime and multiple shifts may be required to meet production goals. Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing or shop experience, and the ability to read drawings and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime and any shift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow established work procedures to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Lay out reference lines and machining locations using layout tools and shop math.
• Set and adjust machine controls, select speeds and feeds per instructions.
• Maneuver large pieces with appropriate tools and equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; deburr, polish, paint or sand parts.

Skills

Machining aptitude

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company Description:

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has over 270 employees in 14 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long-term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Position:

We are looking to fill aSaw Operator/Painterposition to join our Machine Shop team and is responsible for cutting metal for utilization in the fabrication of parts and equipment.

Job Duties:

• Follow established work procedures, and perform work assignments as required to meet safety, quality and production goals.
• Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
• Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation. Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of material properties.
• Maneuver large pieces using various tools and equipment.
• Maintain machine and work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Deburring and or parts cleaning.
• Polishing, buffing, painting or sanding of parts or materials.

Related Experience:

• Manufacturing, assembly, or machine shop experience preferred.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read tape measures and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read assembly drawings and blueprints.
• Strong organizational and inventory skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Willing to work any shift as necessary.
• Willing and able to work overtime, as required.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Saw Operator: 1 year (Preferred but not required)

Hours:

M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (may be subject to change according to the needs of the business)

Wage:

Compensation based upon experience level and capabilities. We offer a competitive benefit package including health insurance, 401(k) with Company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay.

Training:

Van Zandt Controls and Eagle Automation provides ongoing training and development plans.

Website (for more information):

https://vzcontrols.com