Manufacturing Operator - Tube Reducer Operator 2nd Shift

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

1d • $34 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Tube Reducer Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating pilgering machines and automatic saw tables, including deburring and serialization processes. You will ensure strict adherence to Manufacturing Engineering Instructions (MEI), Method Sheets (MS), and Operation Parameter Sheets (OPS). Key responsibilities include changing dies and mandrels, converting machinery for different operations, performing preventative maintenance (PM), and troubleshooting equipment and quality issues. This role requires proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and other gauges. Basic maintenance tasks will also be part of your duties to support overall equipment health and operational efficiency. This position is for 2nd Shift. Typically working hours are 3PM-11PM. Work week is Monday-Friday. Overtime may be necessary at times to support business need. While working the off-shift, you will receive an additional night-shift adder of $1, this transitions to 10% after 5 years of service. The starting pay for this position will be $33.94/hour progressing to $34.67/hour after 6 months of satisfactory performance.

Requirements

• Must have a highschool diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience reading and interpreting various gauges including Micrometers or Vernier Calipers. Demonstration will be required
• Three (3) years experience troubleshooting mechanical systems
• Must have at least one (1) of the following: One (1) experience with N/C (Numerically Controlled) Machine Tool equipment operation One (1) experience with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment operation College Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Trade/Discipline
• Must be mechanically inclined with ability to work with hands skillfully.
• One (1) experience with at least three (3) of the following: mills, drills, power saws, grinders, presses, screw machines, lathes, deburr/edge contouring
• Must be proficient with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and Shop Math, including decimals and fractions.
• Required to work shift work in accordance with business needs.
• Will be expected to respond to scheduled overtime, hold over, or emergency call-in as required.
• Must be physically able to manually lift of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to earn crane certification in a reasonable amount of time
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20. Vision and color blindness test may be required, depending on assignment.
• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology.
• GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated (past experience acceptable) mechanical abilities
• Experience run manual and automated CNC Machines
• Tooling experience
• Experience using dial indicators and air gages.
• Experience working in clean or chemical processes

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe practices and support EHS initiatives.
• Champion high quality standards.
• Work with area team members, engineers, and quality, and other personnel on quality excursions.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure work place stays neat, clean and orderly.
• Set up and operate tube reducer machine according to detailed process instructions, written or verbal instructions.
• Change dies, mandrels and convert machines as production schedules require.
• Make the necessary adjustments to the machine using micrometers, indicators, gages and other precision measuring equipment provided.
• Maintain and interpret records and take necessary action as prescribed.
• Initiate reports as directed.
• Monitor product surface and size qualities by periodic checks of ID, OD, and wall thickness samples and make machine setups and adjustments as necessary to assure quality product.
• Perform coolant changes assuring that proper water/coolant ratio is met.
• Troubleshoot and correct machinery faults/failures.
• Perform routine/minor maintenance activities.
• Assist in scheduled maintenance activities.
• Set up and operate automatic saw tables according to detailed process instructions, written or verbal instructions.
• Set up and operate lathes used to chamfer tubing.
• Instruct and/or train new reducer operators.
• Exercise care is required in setting up tube reducer to prevent damage of material.
• Review OPS, MS, and MEI for correctness and recommend changes to enhance safety, quality and productivity.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED