Poly Pipe Operator

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The main function of the Poly Pipe Operator is to work with other operators to install polyethylene inner protective membranes into galvanized steel pipes. The Poly Pipe Operator reads blueprints to select the correct pipe, drills holes as indicated on the blueprint, prepares the pipe by applying a galvanized coating, uses a winch to pull the membrane through the pipe, and cuts off any excess material. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to understand machining processes and perform tool changes and minor maintenance operations.

Requirements

• One (1) month to one (1) year of relevant work experience.
• A high awareness for safety at all times.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Passion, integrity, and the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
• The ability to use a tape measure correctly.
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• The ability to read print as small as 1/16 of an inch
• The ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, pivot, and lift up to 25 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
• The ability to administer pinch force for installation of couplers.
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs.
• Must be able to understand plainly written documents in English as well as follow verbal/written instructions.
• The position also requires the use of a computer to perform time keeping functions

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical knowledge and the ability to understand machining processes and perform tool changes and minor maintenance operations is preferred.
• Experience operating the following pieces of production equipment is preferred: overhead cranes, forklifts, cutting torch, grinders, winches, reciprocating saws, banding tools and hand-held drills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with blueprints to verify the pipe is the correct one to be fitted with an inner protective membrane.
• Prepare the galvanized pipe by drilling holes in the flange area, grinding the flange and spraying it with a galvanizing coating.
• Consult with blueprints to see what variety of poly (polyethylene) needs to be employed.
• Pull a poly sleeve through galvanized pipe with an electric winch running it in either manual and auto mode.
• Cut any excess poly to length.
• Prepare pipe to be flanged.
• Preform changeover when blueprint indicates it is needed.
• Drill coupler holes and insert couplers in pipe using metal banding.
• Install and tighten couplers in the poly pipe.
• Complete required Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) paperwork.
• Replenish work area with materials using forklifts and straddle trucks.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

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