Semi-Auto Saw Operator — Night Shift (10% Differential)

Apache Workforce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Competitive pay

Job summary

Apache Workforce is hiring a Semi-Automatic Saw Operator to safely and efficiently operate semi-automatic saw machines with conveyor systems to cut structural materials.

You will be responsible for machine setup, monitoring cut quality, performing routine maintenance, and reading shop drawings and cut lists to ensure accurate dimensions. This on-site role requires attention to safety and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating semi-automatic/band/structural saws preferred.
• Ability to read shop drawings, cut lists, and material specs.
• Capability to perform basic machine maintenance and report issues.
• Knowledge of safe material handling and rigging practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate semi-automatic saw machines with conveyor systems.
• Set up and prepare the saw machine for production.
• Verify material type, size, thickness, and specifications before cutting.
• Load and position structural materials correctly on the conveyor and saw system.
• Monitor the cutting process and ensure accurate, quality cuts.
• Inspect finished material for proper dimensions and cut quality.
• Make machine adjustments as needed to maintain production and quality standards.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and preventative maintenance.
• Change or adjust saw blades and other machine components as required and properly trained.
• Read and understand shop drawings, cut lists, work orders, and material requirements.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify material dimensions.
• Safely operate an overhead crane and forklift after required training/certification.
• Rig, lift, move, and position long or heavy structural materials.
• Assist with material inventory audits and accurately identify available material.
• Track scrap, drops, and usable remnant material.
• Maintain proper material organization in the production area.
• Keep the saw and surrounding work area clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including machine guarding, PPE, crane safety, forklift safety, and material handling requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, machine operators, fitters, and other production team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by TAS Energy.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Tape measure

Job description

Apache Workforce is hiring a Semi-Automatic Saw Operator to safely and efficiently operate semi-automatic saw machines with conveyor systems to cut structural materials.

You will be responsible for machine setup, monitoring cut quality, performing routine maintenance, and reading shop drawings and cut lists to ensure accurate dimensions. This on-site role requires attention to safety and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.