Machine Operator |Wheeling, IL

Tyler Staffing Services•Wheeling, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be involved in the machining or processing of metal parts by operating industrial machines including manual horizontal lathes and manual mills. To perform this job successfully you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Make decisions for length of burnishing time to obtain proper quality and size of tube. Determine minimum quality acceptable from visual inspection of the high frequency resistance seam weld on each tube. Make daily decisions regarding the straightness, length, and cut quality of tubes, relative to specifications. Continual visual inspection of tubes to assure an acceptable level of quality is maintained according to specifications. Inspect for and remove scarfing left in the tube from the Blowout process. Use pneumatic powered buffer to remove rust, mill scale, and other contamination from the welded seams to enable inspection of the seam. Performs close visual inspection of the welded seams to discover any discontinuities in the welds and any other defects. Use pneumatic powered grinder to grind all welds flush. Perform set-up of Straightener to assure hold down cables and roller supports are located correctly for varying sizes of tubes. Inspect tubes for straightness; straighten as necessary, to produce tubes meeting specifications and industry standards. Maintain all equipment is designated area to assure proper working condition at all times. Perform regular preventative maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas. Notify Supervisor and/or Lead Person when assistance is required for maintenance and/or other repairs that are beyond his/her capabilities. Assist Maintenance personnel on performing maintenance and repair work as needed. Assist set-up of other production equipment as directed by Lead Person. Keep assigned area clean. Help maintain housekeeping program throughout Tube Mill as directed by Lead Person. Maintain Safety awareness and be alert at all times, to detect, avoid, and/or correct unsafe conditions.

Requirements

Good work ethics and reliable
Positive attitude
Strong mechanical aptitude – previous manufacturing experience a plus
Willing to be trained with a desire to learn a trade
Requires simple oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English and complete simple logs and reports in English
Must be physically able to handle heavy items including lifting pushing pulling and positioning components
Must be able to work scheduled hours and comply with the company’s timekeeping policy and all other company policies
Must be able to consistently stand for entire shift
Knowledge of basic machining practices and materials is a plus as is general mechanical knowledge
Ability to work in a team setting
Accuracy

Responsibilities

Make decisions for length of burnishing time to obtain proper quality and size of tube.
Determine minimum quality acceptable from visual inspection of the high frequency resistance seam weld on each tube.
Make daily decisions regarding the straightness, length, and cut quality of tubes, relative to specifications.
Continual visual inspection of tubes to assure an acceptable level of quality is maintained according to specifications.
Inspect for and remove scarfing left in the tube from the Blowout process.
Use pneumatic powered buffer to remove rust, mill scale, and other contamination from the welded seams to enable inspection of the seam.
Performs close visual inspection of the welded seams to discover any discontinuities in the welds and any other defects.
Use pneumatic powered grinder to grind all welds flush.
Perform set-up of Straightener to assure hold down cables and roller supports are located correctly for varying sizes of tubes.
Inspect tubes for straightness; straighten as necessary, to produce tubes meeting specifications and industry standards.
Maintain all equipment is designated area to assure proper working condition at all times.
Perform regular preventative maintenance on all equipment in assigned areas.
Notify Supervisor and/or Lead Person when assistance is required for maintenance and/or other repairs that are beyond his/her capabilities.
Assist Maintenance personnel on performing maintenance and repair work as needed.
Assist set-up of other production equipment as directed by Lead Person.
Keep assigned area clean.
Help maintain housekeeping program throughout Tube Mill as directed by Lead Person.
Maintain Safety awareness and be alert at all times, to detect, avoid, and/or correct unsafe conditions.