About The Position

The Production Operator is assigned to a specific cell or work area on a production shift and is responsible for efficient operation of production equipment. The role includes operating multiple lines, loading gaskets, packaging finished products, inspecting and measuring pipe, and moving bundled pipe. Operators also assist with line startups and changeovers, follow safety and operating procedures, and maintain a clean and orderly work area. The position requires teamwork, reporting equipment problems, product defects, and unsafe conditions, and assisting or relieving other operators as needed. No prior experience or training is required.

Requirements

  • No prior experience or training is required.
  • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable English words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
  • Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
  • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment.
  • Visually inspect product for quality assurance.
  • Measure and record pipe dimensions as required.
  • Take appropriate action according to SPC Charting Control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications, with direct supervision.
  • Move bundled pipe, including scrap and good product, from the work area.
  • Assist with production line start-up activities and changeovers.
  • Follow operational and safety procedures.
  • Cut and band scrap as directed.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area according to housekeeping standards.
  • Understand Belling Operations.
  • Immediately report equipment malfunctions, product defects, or unsafe conditions.
  • Read and understand SOPs in the Operator Manual.
  • Relieve and assist other operators as needed.
  • Work as a team with other personnel.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

  • Benefits available from day one.
  • 401(k) match of 4% plus a 2% annual employer contribution.
  • Quarterly incentive plan up to 8%.
  • Fitness reimbursement program.
  • Educational assistance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Depending on the position offered, sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be available as part of the total compensation package, including medical and other benefits.
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