Saw Operator (Shift: Weekday Nights)

Smiths Group; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane in Pasadena, TX is seeking a night-shift Saw Operator to efficiently operate and set up band saws, cold saws, and chop saws. You will read blueprints, perform quality checks, and maintain production records while following strict safety protocols.

Work hours are Monday to Thursday, 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on-site with shift differential. You will support material handling, participate in equipment maintenance, and ensure a clean, well-lit, and safe manufacturing area at the Pasadena

Qualifications

• Experience operating band saws, cold saws, and chop saws in a machine shop setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up various saws for different materials and cut specifications.
• Ensure accurate cuts using stops, guides, and precision measuring tools.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and report issues to supervisors.
• Monitor equipment performance and perform routine maintenance (blade changes, lubrication).
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE.

Skills

Band saw operation

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Math for setting stops

Physical stamina

Saw certification (nice to have)

Tools

None

Job description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

Operate and maintain industrial saws to cut materials accurately per specifications. Responsibilities include quality checks, basic machine maintenance, and following safety protocols. Support production through material handling, recordkeeping, and effective team communication.

• Operate and set up various saws (e.g., band saws, cold saws, chop saws) for different materials and cut specifications.
• Ensure accurate cuts using stops, guides, and precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Inspect finished parts for quality and report any issues to supervisors.
• Monitor equipment performance and perform routine maintenance (e.g., blade changes, lubrication).
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Load/unload materials and assist with packing and transporting finished pieces.
• Maintain production records and communicate effectively with team members.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:00 pm to 6:00 am

This is a full-time night-shift position performed entirely on-site at the Pasadena manufacturing facility.

Employees assigned to the qualifying night shift receive an additional shift differential.

Candidates must be able to work the assigned weekend schedule. Occasional overtime or adjusted hours may be required based on production needs.

The Pasadena facility is:

• Clean and professionally maintained
• Well illuminated throughout the production areas
• Fully heated and air-conditioned for year-round employee comfort
• Organized to support safe and efficient manufacturing
• Equipped with modern machinery, tooling, and production resources
• Maintained to reflect the professional, world-class standards of John Crane

Our operators work in a high-quality manufacturing environment designed to support safety, productivity, precision, and employee comfort.

Qualifications

• Experience operating band saws, cold saws, chop sawsand related equipment in a machine shop setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.
• Basic math skills for setting stops and guides.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials.
• Saw operator certification a plus.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERG's) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERG's include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.