Machine Operator 3rd shift

Ametek, Inc. • Collegeville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Superior Tube is seeking Machine Operators to set up, operate, and visually inspect equipment and raw materials used in making precision metal tubing. This specific role is for the 3rd shift, operating from 12 AM to 8 AM, Monday through Friday. Superior Tube, celebrating its 90th Anniversary, is a global leader in the tubing industry, specializing in small-diameter, thin-wall metal tubing for mission-critical applications in aerospace, defense, nuclear, and medical industries. The company is part of Ametek’s Special Metal Products Business Union (SMP BU), which manufactures and markets a wide range of products including powder, precision tubing, and precision metal strip in materials like stainless steel, nickel alloys, and titanium for various end markets. Superior Tube is committed to delivering exceptional products and services through its values of safety, integrity, financial performance, customer service, people, and culture.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing, industrial, or any other types of facilities with knowledge of quality processes and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must operate with credibility and unquestioned professional and ethical integrity.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• This is an on-site position working in a manufacturing facility. Not a work from home opportunity.
• Must be able to meet the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodations which includes but is not limited to, standing, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, hand/finger dexterity, pushing/pulling, reaching, visual inspections, talking and listening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metal working operations is a plus.
• Experience working on the following equipment is preferred but not required: tube drawing, furnaces, tube rollers/reducers, chemical baths, polishing, metal saws, precision grinder, etc.
• Experience with micrometers or calipers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to operations teams to resolve any safety concerns, identify safety risks, and proactively reduce these safety risks to improve operations. The primary focus is the establishment of an “Injury-Free Workplace Culture.”
• Sets-up, operates, adjusts equipment, and lays out material in accordance with instructions to meet health & safety, quality, and production standards.
• Measure and visually inspect product, apply in-process quality control methods and statistical process control (SPC) during product processing to ensure that it meets specified requirements.
• Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) such as cleaning tooling, guides and other parts contacting the product, inspect accessible parts for wear, check and maintain the proper level of fluids and other media, and otherwise ensure work centers are in good operational order.
• Change tooling, fluids and media on equipment operated.
• Handle and transport material and supplies manually as required to maintain product flow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees