Saw Operator

Location: Missouri City, TX 77489

Pay Rate: $20.00–$25.00/hour DOE

Shift Differential: Additional 10% for Night Shift

Schedule: Day & Night Shifts Available

Position Overview

Apache Workforce is hiring Semi-Automatic Saw Operators. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating semi-automatic saw machines with conveyor systems to cut structural materials according to production requirements.

The Semi-Automatic Saw Operator will be responsible for machine setup, monitoring cut quality, performing routine maintenance, handling and moving materials, assisting with inventory activities, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

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  Safely and efficiently operate semi-automatic saw machines with conveyor systems.

  
  


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  Set up and prepare the saw machine for production.

  
  


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  Verify material type, size, thickness, and specifications before cutting.

  
  


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  Load and position structural materials correctly on the conveyor and saw system.

  
  


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  Monitor the cutting process and ensure accurate, quality cuts.

  
  


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  Inspect finished material for proper dimensions and cut quality.

  
  


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  Make machine adjustments as needed to maintain production and quality standards.

  
  


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  Perform routine cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and preventative maintenance.

  
  


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  Identify and report machine issues, worn components, or maintenance concerns.

  
  


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  Change or adjust saw blades and other machine components as required and properly trained.

  
  


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  Read and understand shop drawings, cut lists, work orders, and material requirements.

  
  


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  Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify material dimensions.

  
  


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  Safely operate an overhead crane and forklift after required training/certification.

  
  


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  Rig, lift, move, and position long or heavy structural materials.

  
  


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  Assist with material inventory audits and accurately identify available material.

  
  


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  Track scrap, drops, and usable remnant material.

  
  


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  Maintain proper material organization in the production area.

  
  


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  Keep the saw and surrounding work area clean and organized.

  
  


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  Follow all company safety procedures, including machine guarding, PPE, crane safety, forklift safety, and material handling requirements.

  
  


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  Communicate effectively with supervisors, machine operators, fitters, and other production team members.

  
  


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  Perform other duties as assigned by TAS Energy.

  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

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  Previous experience operating a semi-automatic saw, band saw, structural saw, or similar industrial cutting equipment preferred.

  
  


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  Ability to safely operate machinery in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

  
  


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  Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.

  
  


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  Basic understanding of measurements, fractions, and shop math.

  
  


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  Ability to identify structural materials such as beams, channels, angles, tubing, pipe, plate, and bar stock.

  
  


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  Ability to read basic shop drawings, cut lists, work orders, and material specifications.

  
  


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  Ability to inspect finished cuts for accuracy and quality.

  
  


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  Ability to perform basic machine maintenance and identify equipment issues.

  
  


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  Knowledge of safe material handling, lifting, and rigging practices.

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

  
  


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  Good communication and teamwork skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  High school diploma or equivalent.

  
  


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  Previous structural steel or metal fabrication experience.

  
  


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  Experience operating industrial saws with conveyor systems.

  
  


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  Forklift certification.

  
  


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  Overhead crane certification.

  
  


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  Experience with rigging and material handling.

  
  


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  Previous experience working with structural steel.

  
  


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  Vocational training or certification in machine operation or manufacturing.

  
  


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  Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

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  Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing/shop environment.

  
  


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  Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, including shifts of up to 10 hours.

  
  


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  Ability to work up to 6 days per week based on production needs.

  
  


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  Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, standing, walking, and maintaining balance.

  
  


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  Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.

  
  


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  Ability to occasionally carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds over short distances.

  
  


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  Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, and machine operation.

  
  


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  Ability to climb ladders as needed.

  
  


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  Ability to safely work around moving machinery, conveyors, cranes, forklifts, and structural materials.

  
  


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  Normal vision and hand-eye coordination required.

  
  


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  Hearing ability required to safely perform job duties in a manufacturing environment.

  
  


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  Required PPE includes steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and TAS-provided hard hat.

  
  

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a dependable Semi-Automatic Saw Operator with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety. The ideal candidate will have experience operating industrial cutting equipment, working with structural materials, reading measurements and work orders, and safely handling large or heavy materials.

Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hour DOE

Night Shift: Additional 10% shift differential