Fintube Machine Helpers - Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Day Shift Monday - Friday 6am - 4:30 + Additional Overtime on Saturdays.

Finning Operator (often related to industrial Fin Press Operations or an entry-to-intermediate level equipment operating tier) is responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining specialized manufacturing machinery that produces metal fins (used in heat exchangers, radiators, or HVAC units). 

Job Summary

The Class C Operator focuses on the safe and efficient execution of repetitive manufacturing cycles. In a "Class C" entry-to-mid-tier capacity, the operator works under the general supervision of a shift lead or foreman, ensuring raw materials are fed correctly, machine metrics are monitored, and basic quality checks are completed. 

Key Responsibilities

• • Machine Operation: Set up, adjust, and safely operate finning or fin press machinery to meet strict production goals.
  • Material Handling: Load metal coils or raw stock into the machinery and safely unload finished components.
  • Quality Control: Visually inspect finished fins for defects, checking dimensions, alignment, and spacing against blueprints or schematic tolerances.
  • Routine Maintenance: Perform basic preventive maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating components, and checking fluid levels.
  • Troubleshooting: Monitor machine gauges or HMI interfaces to identify minor operational faults, reporting major technical glitches directly to maintenance technicians or supervisors.
  • Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and strictly follow required personal protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA compliance standards. 

Skills & Qualifications

• • Experience: Typically requires 1–3 years of experience as a machine operator in a heavy industrial or manufacturing facility.
  • Technical Skills: Basic mechanical inclination with the ability to use standard hand tools and accurately read measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers).
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 to 75 lbs occasionally, stand for extended periods, and maintain the manual dexterity required to manipulate machine controls.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent GED