⚙️ Machine Operator / Band Saw Operator

Houston, TX | 77051 & 77021

Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hr DOE

Earn 10% More on Night Shift!

✅ Weekly Pay

✅ Day & Night Shifts Available

Are you an experienced Machine Operator or Band Saw Operator looking for a stable career with competitive pay and opportunities to grow? Apache Workforce is hiring dependable, safety-focused professionals to join a leading industrial manufacturing team in Houston.

If you have experience operating HYDMECH band saws, CNC equipment, plasma tables, laser cutters, or other fabrication machinery, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Safely operate HYDMECH band saws and other fabrication equipment
• Operate plasma cutters, laser cutters, CNC machines, lathes, milling machines, grinders, and robotic welding equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Measure, mark, and cut materials with precision
• Load CNC programs and adjust machine settings, including speeds, gas settings, torch height, and stops
• Inspect finished cuts to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform basic troubleshooting and resolve machine or cutting issues
• Understand beam geometry, nesting, and structural material layouts
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move materials
• Complete routine machine maintenance and inspections
• Maintain production records and inventory documentation
• Keep work areas clean and organized using 5S principles
• Follow OSHA regulations and all company safety procedures

What We're Looking For

✔ 2 years of machine operation or fabrication experience

✔ Experience operating one or more of the following:

• HYDMECH Band Saws
• CNC Equipment
• Plasma Cutters
• Laser Cutters
• Lathes
• Milling Machines
• Grinders
• Robotic Welding Equipment

✔ Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings

✔ Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

✔ Basic computer skills for production documentation

✔ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

✔ Team-oriented with excellent communication skills

✔ Safety-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification
• Overhead Crane Certification
• Machine Operator Certification
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Vocational or technical training in manufacturing

Why Join Apache Workforce?

⭐ Competitive Pay Based on Experience

⭐ 10% Night Shift Premium

⭐ Weekly Pay

⭐ Overtime Opportunities

⭐ Long-Term Career Growth

⭐ Stable Full-Time Employment

⭐ Work with Advanced Manufacturing Equipment

⭐ Safety-Focused Team Environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• May work at heights or in confined spaces when required
• Steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hard hat required

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that values safety, quality, and career advancement, apply today!

Apache Workforce
Call or Text: 832-802-6240