Production Operator

OVERVIEW

These positions are located at the Vallourec Star pipe mill operations. Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties of a floor mechanic in and around designated areas of the pipe mill operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Commitment to safety and quality
• Area 5S tasks
• Flexible to work any shift assigned
• Autonomous maintenance tasks – i.e. grease, oil, check fluid levels, etc.
• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and motorized vehicles
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Perform minor troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical problems
• Have knowledge of the locations of all shutdown and lockout switches in assigned area
• Remove scrap from area
• Operate all floor stations in assigned area
• Make adjustments to equipment as directed by operators or supervisors
• Have knowledge of the functionality of all equipment in the pipe mill
• Have knowledge of all quality defects and their origin
• Inspect pipe and report immediately any non-quality
• Perform the essential duties of floor operations
• Minimize operational delays by proactively tending to breakdowns, make rounds in all work areas and identify potential hazards or malfunctioning equipment
• Thoroughly complete shift report and submit to Team Leader by end of each shift
• Execute all tooling and roll changes
• Make effective repairs to equipment as necessary within the scope of your expertise
• Operate and understand QA tools and parameters of measurements (micrometers, etc)
• Other duties may be assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have general mechanical skills: can effectively use torch and tools to accomplish tasks
• Must learn all of the area specific floor mechanic responsibilities
• Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must be willing and able to cross-train in all floor operator areas
• Must be physically able to perform all job functions
• Directability
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Reliability/dependability
• Initiative
• Safety awareness
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Pride in performance
• Continuous Improvement/Quality
• Communication.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prefer experience with steel making and/or pipe mill operations