Production Operator

Vallourec North America•Houston, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll play a vital role in our Production team by adhering to all safety policies, procedures, and wearing required PPE and uniform. This role involves applying thread lubricant or storage compound to threads as needed, installing thread protectors to prevent damage to finished threads, and operating saws to cut off pipe ends or rejected threads. You will also operate swaging equipment as directed, manually drift pipe as required, and perform shop cleanup and abrasive blasting of threaded ends. Additionally, you will assist machine operators with heavy tooling during machine setup, assist in phosphate coating and product preparation, and ensure quality control by following all work instructions, specifications, and company rules. Any other duties as assigned by the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager will also be part of your responsibilities.

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of experience as a Production Operator.
  • Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane once trained.
  • Must be fluent in English, with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
  • Should be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 75 lbs.
  • Ability to understand and execute instructions well.

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and wear required PPE and uniform.
  • Apply thread lubricant or storage compound to threads as needed.
  • Install thread protectors to prevent damage to finished threads.
  • Operate saws to cut off pipe ends or rejected threads.
  • Operate swaging equipment as directed.
  • Manually drift pipe as required.
  • Perform shop cleanup and abrasive blasting of threaded ends.
  • Assist machine operators with heavy tooling during machine setup.
  • Assist in phosphate coating and product preparation.
  • Ensure quality control and follow all work instructions, specifications, and company rules.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
  • 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
  • Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
  • Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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