Cutoff/Press Setup/Operator - 3rd Shift

About the role

Campbell Fittings, part of the Ideal Tridon Group, is a leader in engineering and manufacturing hose fittings, couplings, ferrules, and sleeves renowned for quality and innovation. The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications, with over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 3rd shift: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate one to five hand‑operated or automated cutoff machines to cut steel, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel pipe and tubing to specified lengths.
• Use overhead crane to bring stock to machines.
• Load magazines on automatic machines.
• Visually inspect material for defects before cutting.
• Use rules, micrometers, squares, and dial calipers to check work.
• Adjust length stops, jaws, loaders, speeds, and feeds when necessary.
• Change blades and make related adjustments.
• Change and adjust blade cleaning wire wheels when necessary.
• Replace jaws, saw guides, adjustment hardware, and other minor parts subject to wear.
• Gather blades and prepare paperwork for saw blade sharpening service.
• Maintain an adequate supply of blades, cutting fluids, and wire wheels by informing purchasing when stock is low.
• Notify production control manager or plant manager when problems occur.
• Bring empty containers to machines and move filled containers to proper storage using hand trucks, hydraulic pallet trucks, and forklift (when qualified).
• Load and unload pipe, tubing, and other materials from delivery trucks using outside overhead crane and/or material handling devices.
• Organize storage of stock in racks using safe stacking methods.
• Keep machines free of dirt and metal chips; remove cuttings from machine base and place in proper containers.
• Add coolant, lubricate machines, and maintain work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Perform daily crane inspection and fill out appropriate form.
• Fill out shop tickets and attach to cutoff materials.
• Use computer system to access part prints, operating procedures, and quality assurance forms.
• Fill out production forms daily.
• Account for scrap and place in proper containers.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures including wearing PPE:
  • Mandatory: safety glasses, hard‑sole anti‑slip shoes
  • Optional: steel‑toe shoes, gloves, hearing protection
• Report defective materials and unusual or unsafe conditions to Production Control Manager and/or Plant Manager.
• Perform other related or additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills including active listening
• Ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently and ask for help when needed
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Comfortable and efficient working in a busy open‑floor environment
• Comfortable working both in a team environment and individually

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment required
• 3+ years prior machine operator experience required
• Forklift experience/certification a plus

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing for the entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Ability to bend and twist throughout the entire shift

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Company‑paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO
• Company‑paid Holidays
• Paid lunch breaks