Production Operator- Pipe Shop 1st Shift

Crane Co. • Marion, NC

46d

About The Position

Set up and operation of the marvel cut off saw for the cutting of stub ends, elbow blanks and pipe spools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance, any parts weighing over 50lbs requires a team lift.
• Operator must have basic blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings and specifications necessary to perform job

Responsibilities

• The saw speed, pressure and feed rate are adjusted to cut pipe in single or multiple cut fashion based upon the work order quantity and type of pipe material.
• The saw is programmed when work order quantities are high to feed the pipe in, clamp it and cut it automatically.
• Load single cut pipe spools, stub ends, and elbow blanks into the saw. Brace with supports if needed if needed, check for correct cutting length with tape measure and operate the saw manually to cut the product.
• Thoroughly clean the clamp/cutting platform of metal chips on a frequent basis.
• Check saw cuts for straightness with a square periodically.
• Visually inspect pipe prior to cutting for defect(s) found and determine if deficit warrants removal from cutting process.
• Keep the helper informed on the sequence work orders to be processed to enable the helper to have the pipe staged for cutting.
• When required, remove the old saw blade from the marvel saw and install a new one with assistance from the helper.
• When required, assist helper in changing of shop peen waste barrel.
• Maintain pipe storage area in a clean and orderly fashion making sure pipes of different materials and thickness are identified.
• When needed, assist the helper with material handling of the pipe.
• Mark identification information to the pipes, stub ends, and elbow blanks are required by the manufacturing procedures and customer supplied specifications.
• Use blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings and customer supplied specifications.
• Perform material handling functions within the work area and the department using the crane and a forklift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees