Machine Operator 3rd shift

About the role

Superior Tube’s machine operators set up, operate, and visually inspect equipment and raw materials used in making precision metal tubing. This position is for 3rd shift (12am–8am Monday–Friday). First shift is available by seniority only.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to operations teams to resolve safety concerns, identify safety risks, and proactively reduce these risks to establish an “Injury-Free Workplace Culture.”
• Set up, operate, and adjust equipment; lay out material in accordance with instructions to meet health & safety, quality, and production standards.
• Measure and visually inspect product; apply in-process quality control methods and statistical process control (SPC) during product processing to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): clean tooling, guides, and other parts contacting the product; inspect accessible parts for wear; check and maintain proper levels of fluids and media; ensure work centers are in good operational order.
• Change tooling, fluids, and media on equipment operated.
• Handle and transport material and supplies manually as required to maintain product flow.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing, warehousing, industrial, or similar facilities with knowledge of quality processes and safety procedures.
• Experience in metal working operations is a plus.
• Experience with tube drawing, furnaces, tube rollers/reducers, chemical baths, polishing, metal saws, or precision grinders is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools; experience with micrometers or calipers preferred.
• Must operate with credibility and unquestioned professional and ethical integrity.
Physical requirements: standing, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, hand/finger dexterity, pushing/pulling, reaching, visual inspections, talking, and listening, with or without accommodations.

Pay

Hourly position with an annual salary range of $50,000–$55,000 (USD).

Benefits

Competitive benefits package available. For more information, visit AMETEK’s careers page.