Machine Operator

Thompson Pipe Group • Sale Creek, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Machine Operator responsible for running various types of equipment. This role includes being the main crane operator for the steel plant liner, pressing rings of different sizes and thicknesses, and following the production schedule. The operator will be responsible for setting up and changing over the ring press, checking quality measurements, and making adjustments or performing repairs as needed.

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
• Performing pre-operations inspections
• Running various types of equipment
• Main crane operator for the steel plant liner
• Press rings of different sizes and thicknesses
• Follow the schedule produced by supervisor
• Setting up and changing over the ring press
• Check all quality measurements and values on the rings
• Make adjustments to the machines or perform repairs as necessary

Benefits

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life and Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Fun Events
• Training and Development
• Employee Discounts
• Career Opportunity!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed