Expansion Operator 1st shift

Brief Description

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, seeks an Expansion Operator to join their team in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tube expansion machinery to expand copper tubing to required diameters and tolerances
• Set up tooling, dies, and mandrels per work orders and specifications
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Identify defects such as splits, cracks, or out-of-tolerance expansions
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine machine maintenance
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Complete required production and quality documentation
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing or machine-operation experience
• Ability to read work instructions and use measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Experience working with copper tubing or soft metals preferred
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, or heat-exchanger manufacturing experience preferred
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or 5S practices preferred

Supervisor Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Non-temperature controlled environment
• Loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles
• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Walking, reaching, ascending/descending ladders, bending, kneeling, and stooping
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 50 pounds

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand for long periods of time
• Absolutely necessary to walk, reach, ascend/descend ladders, bend, kneel, and stoop
• Occasionally lifts and moves up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person