Job Details

Saw Operator
Location: 6525 Homestead Road, Houston, TX 77028
Work Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

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The Dixon Group is looking for a dedicated and skilled CNC Saw Operator to join our team in Houston, TX! As our CNC Saw Operator, you will be essential in the material preparation process, ensuring raw stock meets the precise specifications required for our advanced CNC machining operations. If you are passionate about precision, safety, and working with modern machinery, this is your opportunity to contribute to the foundation of our high-quality products.

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

⚙ What You'll Do:

• Precision Cutting: Set up, program (as needed), and operate various automated/horizontal band saws to accurately cut raw material stock to specified lengths and angles.
• Technical Interpretation: Thoroughly read and interpret complex work orders, blueprints, and engineering drawings to determine correct dimensions, material types, and optimal cutting methods.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct first-piece inspections and in-process checks using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, scales) to verify dimensional accuracy and cut quality against strict tolerances.
• Material Handling & Safety: Safely and efficiently move, load, and stage incoming and outgoing materials using powered industrial equipment, including overhead cranes, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine operator-level maintenance and ensure the workspace and machinery are clean, organized, and running optimally to maintain a safe work environment.
• Team Collaboration: Actively assist the production shop team in other manufacturing areas when needed, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to overall production goals.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience operating automated cutting or CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to accurately read and interpret measuring scales, blueprints, and engineering schematics.
• Proven ability to accurately read and interpret measuring scales, blueprints, and engineering schematics.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers).
• Strong and unwavering safety awareness with strict adherence to all established safety protocols (LOTO, PPE, etc.).
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull materials up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Prior certified experience driving a forklift and/or operating an overhead crane.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!
The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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