Utility Operator (ETFH)- Forge 6k

ELLWOOD • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

The Utility Operator works in multiple departments and on various shifts, assisting with manufacturing and processing activities. Work may include supporting an 11,000-ton forging press, machining aerospace parts, grinding parts, or operating a saw to cut Super Alloy material. The role involves safe material handling, operating grinders and saws, assisting with production processes, inspecting and maintaining equipment, completing operational data entry, and following safety, health, and environmental procedures. Candidates who are willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

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, hazard recognition, and safety procedures for manual material handling and equipment operation, including hazardous materials, MSDS, personal protective equipment, and machine-tool safety.
• Ability to work 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, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and work orders.
• Attention to detail.
• Judgment and decision-making skills to prevent errors, safety hazards, and other poor results.
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying problems, informing others, and providing information to help resolve them.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and others.
• Ability to work shifts as required.
• Ability to work overtime and respond to emergencies as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe material handling using overhead cranes and wheeled equipment as directed.
• Operate grinders to remove defects, cracks, seams, and laps from material.
• Assist with process activities such as saw operations, forging, heat treating, and processing as required.
• Verify saw dimensions or weights using measurement tools or scales; adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tension controls.
• Operate saws to cut, slot, groove, and trim work pieces 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 or scrap, arranging press tools, and transporting material around the shop.
• Complete required operational data entry and maintain material traceability according to operations requirements.
• Observe all safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for 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