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Crane Operator

Baytown, TX

Crane Operator Baytown, Texas, United States $ 14.00 - 16.00 (US Dollar) Or refer someone Crane ... Ability to work overtime and weekends as assigned. * Solid level of experience in remote overhead ...

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Forklift Operator

Laredo, TX

$13.25 - $15.50/hr

Monday to Friday (Rotation Weekend) Various Shifts Skills and Experience Experience operating a sit-down forklift preferred * Ability to lift, move, and handle freight safely * Basic computer or ...

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How much do weekend operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend operator in Texas is $18.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $21.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend Operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Operator, you need strong operational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience in facility, manufacturing, or machinery operations, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with control systems, safety protocols, and specific industry certifications such as forklift operation or OSHA training may be necessary. Excellent time management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication make candidates stand out in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations during weekend shifts when staffing and supervisory resources may be limited.

What is a Weekend Operator job?

A Weekend Operator is responsible for overseeing operations during weekends, ensuring that equipment, processes, or services run smoothly. Duties may include monitoring machinery, troubleshooting issues, maintaining production schedules, or handling customer inquiries, depending on the industry. This role is common in manufacturing, customer support, and facilities management. Weekend Operators are essential for maintaining business continuity outside standard work hours.

What does a typical weekend work schedule look like for a Weekend Operator, and how is teamwork managed during non-standard hours?

Weekend Operators typically work during weekend shifts, which may include day, evening, or overnight hours depending on the facility’s operational needs. While teams may be smaller on weekends, collaboration remains essential, often involving close coordination with other operators, supervisors, and sometimes remote support staff. Operators are expected to be proactive in communicating equipment status and promptly addressing any issues that arise. This environment fosters independence as well as teamwork, and employers often provide structured handoff procedures to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Operator job openings in Texas as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,415 per year, or $18.9 per hour.
Tube Laser Operator - Weekend 1st Shift

Tube Laser Operator - Weekend 1st Shift

WILLBANKS METALS INC

Fort Worth, TX

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Summary

The Tube Laser Operator performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and trianing.  

Job Responsibilities

  • Sets up metal fabricating equipment as needed.
  • Performs metal fabricating duties using tools (scales, hand tools, calipers, micrometers, etc.) to include:
  • ensuring traceable material is being used
  • selecting appropriate cutting equipment
  • hand working honeycomb materials
  • assembling sheet metal materials
  • Operates metal fabricating equipment each day according to engineering/customer specifications and requirements.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints.
  • Monitors equipment and performs routine maintenance as needed.
  • Applies knowledge of assembly to perform sheet metal fabrication.
  • Applies knowledge of proper chemical usage, and disposes of all chemicals in a safe and proper manner in accordance with company policy.
  • Maintains a clean work area on a daily basis.
  • Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations
  • Records orders accordingly on software.

WORK SITUATIONS:

  • Variety of duties - work in situations that involve frequent changes of tasks using different techniques, procedures, or degrees of attentiveness without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Dealing with people - work situations that involve interpersonal relationships in a job setting beyond giving and receiving work instructions.
  • Making judgments and decisions - work situations that involve solving problems, making evaluations, or reaching conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria, such as the five senses, knowledge, past experiences, or factual data.
  • Speaking/signaling - talking with or signaling people to convey or exchange information.
  • Driving/operating - starting, stopping and controlling the actions of machines or equipment for which a course must be steered, or which must be guided, to control the movement of things or people.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Good communication (written and verbal) skills and the ability to speak read and write Basic English.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
  • Must be a self-motivated, dependable, team oriented person with a positive Can Do attitude who can be effective under pressure.
  • Ability to work as a team with other personnel assigned to the job
  • 2+ years of Operator experience - Laser or Plasma Operator
  • Willingness to work overtime.
  • Participate in insuring a safe work environment through promoting all company safety policies.
  • Ability to be patient, calm and helpful with internal and external customers to resolve issues in a constructive manner.
  • 6 months Forklift Driver experience preferred, but not required
  • High School Diploma/GED is preferred, but not required
  • Ability to comprehend and implement oral instructions quickly.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and to comprehend measurements
  • Good eyesight or wear corrective lenses as seeing is essential to the job. Applicant must be able to have clear vision at 20 feet or more and have good depth perception to judge distance and space relationships.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Knowledge of compass directions.
  • CNC experience
  • Laser operator experience
  • Plasma operator experience
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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