Utility Operator (ETFH)- Forge 6k

All ELLWOOD Groups • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Utility Operator works in multiple departments and on various shifts at Ellwood Texas Forge Houston. The role supports a range of manufacturing activities, which may include operating an 11,000-ton forging press, machining aerospace parts, grinding parts, and operating a saw to cut Super Alloy material. The position is suitable for candidates who are willing to learn, including those without prior experience. It involves physically demanding work, safe material handling, equipment operation, production support, inspection and preventive maintenance, yard duties, operational data entry, and maintaining material traceability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to manage physically demanding work, including heavy lifting and pulling.
• Strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn.
• Commitment to safety.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and ability to recognize hazards and apply procedures for manual material handling and equipment operation, including hazmat, MSDS, personal protective equipment, and machine tool safety.
• Ability to meet and exceed OSHA requirements for safe work practices.
• Ability to read, understand, speak, write, and interpret common manufacturing and shop documents in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and read and understand instructions and work orders.
• Attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and decision-making to prevent errors, safety hazards, and other poor work outcomes.
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying problems, informing others, and providing information to help resolve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and others.
• Ability to work overtime and respond to emergencies as required.
• Ability to work shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe material handling using overhead cranes and wheeled equipment as directed.
• Operate grinders to remove defects, cracks, seams, laps, and other imperfections from material.
• Assist with process activities, including saw operations, forging, heat treating, and processing, as required and directed.
• Verify saw dimensions or weights using measurement tools or scales as required.
• Set saw controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tension.
• Operate saws to cut, slot, groove, and trim workpieces according to specifications.
• Use hand, swing, and automatic grinders to grind parts according to work instructions.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, and report defects or repair needs to a manager.
• Perform yard duties, including dumping scale and scrap, arranging press tools, and transporting material around the shop.
• Complete required operational data entry and maintain material traceability according to operational requirements.
• Observe safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for a quarterly bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and discretionary quarterly basic contributions.
• Affordable health care, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Support for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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