Manufacturing Associate
Role Summary :
Responsible for measuring, threading adjusting flange fit, and facing the flange on piece of pipe. Work also includes operation of the machine and a crane to move pipe in and out of machine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Identify fabrication requirements written on each piece of pipe (5%)
- Place pipe in machine, center the pipe, and tighten for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator will machine tapered threads into the pipe.
During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and correct taper (30%)
- After the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe properly. Adjustments are made to the threads if an issue occurs (10%)
- Applies glue on pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe (20%)
- Runs the cutting tool across the surface of the face of the flange to flush fit the flange onto the pipe (30%)
- Remove pipe from machine and place on boards (5%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Good with math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer
- Ability to understand machinery processes
- Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day
- Team player, willingness to work when needed, help out and volunteer for extras
- Positive, enthusiastic and helpful
Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalent desired
- Previous experience with machinery is desired
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :
Since this is a heavy industrial environment there will be exposure to Fabrication Shop operations. The employee will be exposed from time to time to the following working conditions : Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time) : Standing, Walking, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Talking, Seeing, Hearing, Driving and Sitting.
When in the Shop Production Area the employee will be required to wear PPE including (steel toed shoes if conducting any work related activity), safety glasses and hearing protection where required.