Machine Operator

Thompson Pipe Group•South Beloit, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous. Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all of North America. Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for a Machine Operator. The Machine Operator is responsible for running various types of equipment. This operator will be the main crane operator for the steel plant liner. He/She will press rings of different sizes and thicknesses. The operator is to follow the schedule which is produced by his supervisor. The operator will know how and will be responsible for setting up and changing over the ring press. The operator will also check all quality measurements and values on the rings and make adjustments to the machines or perform repairs as necessary.

Requirements

Must have a safety-first attitude.
Be respectful to all persons.
Be responsible, dependable and trustworthy.
Must pass a forklift safety course and demonstrate safe practices.
Must be able to pass practical and written overhead crane training course.
Must be familiar with machinery and possess a basic mechanical aptitude.
Flexible for non-standard working hours.
Must have good organizational/housekeeping skills and problem resolution skills.
Required to lift and move objects up to 75lbs.

Nice To Haves

Machine Operators: 2 years (Preferred)
Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Cut/shear metal to correct size
Use welder to tack metal strips together
Use various metal rolling machines to roll metal to correct roundness
Operate grinders to smooth out metal welds
Operate flash welder and trimmer
Operate presses to enlarge or shrink metal rings
Load and unload materials on and off production line
Perform handling in such a manner not to incur damage to product or equipment
Operates forklift to move various products
Responsible for the organization and housekeeping of designated station as well as performing pre-operationsinspections.