Machine Operator III - Tube Mill Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Tube Mill Machine Operator will be responsible for operating machines designed to shape and form metal or other materials. These operators set up, maintain, and operate machinery, ensuring products meet specific dimensions and quality standards. The operator will play a key role in improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost on existing manufacturing processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

• Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

• Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.

• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

• Select production equipment according to product specifications.

• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

• Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.

• Replace worn equipment components.

• Operate grinding equipment.

• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.

• Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

• Determine production equipment settings.

• Record operational or production data.

• Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.

• Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with metal forming machinery preferred.

• Proficiency in operating metal forming machinery, and other milling equipment.

• Trouble shooting mechanics, hydraulics and/or electric systems in a metal forming machine preferred.

• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machining processes.

• Ability to read and interpret work orders.

• Familiarity with using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.

• Basic math skills for performing calculations related to dimensions, tolerances, and angles.

• Experience in fabricating and assembling components.

• Knowledge of stationary crane operation for moving heavy materials preferred.

Safety Requirements

• Cut resistant gloves.

• Safety glasses.

• Safety shoes.

• Uniform (pants and shirt).

Environment

• Non-Climate Control.

• Fast-paced environment.

• Dusty

• Enclosed environments

• Exposure to paint, adhesives and petroleum products odors.

Physical Requirements

Activity

Percentage

Standing / Walking

100%

Lifting of up to 50 lbs.

25 - 50%

Bending and Squatting

25 - 50%

Using both hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders in repetitive movements

75 – 100%

Reach out up to 6 feet tall

75 - 100%

ACERO is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.