Expansion Operator 2nd shift

About the role

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an Expansion Operator to join our team in Claremore, Oklahoma. This position ensures consistent quality, dimensional accuracy, and safe production in a manufacturing environment.

Hayden Industrial has determined this position involves safety-sensitive job duties and will be considered a safety-sensitive position for purpose of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (“The Unity Bill.”) effective August 29th, 2019.

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
• Adjust machine settings to maintain quality and efficiency
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Experience working with copper tubing or soft metals preferred
• HVAC, refrigeration, or heat-exchanger manufacturing experience preferred
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or 5S practices preferred

Work Environment

Non-temperature controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops. All employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include noise/hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, (paint masks, respirator, when required) and OSHA compliant safety boots/shoes within the manufacturing facility.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to stand for long periods of time
• Requires walking, the ability to reach, ascend/descend ladders, bend, kneel, and stoop
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Schedule

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off schedule
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Professional development opportunities

Location

In person at Hayden Industrial’s Claremore, Oklahoma facility. No travel is required for this position.