Production Operator

About the role

The Production Operator position at Vallourec is open for ongoing hiring. Applications are accepted through the company's ATS system, and positions are reviewed as they become available.

Responsibilities

• Committing to safety and quality in all tasks
• Performing area 5S tasks to maintain cleanliness and organization
• Working any assigned shift with flexibility
• Completing autonomous maintenance tasks (greasing, oiling, checking fluid levels)
• Operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and motorized vehicles
• Participating in continuous improvement activities
• Troubleshooting minor electrical and mechanical issues
• Knowing the location of all shutdown and lockout switches in your area
• Maintaining a clean work environment
• Operating all floor stations in your assigned area
• Making equipment adjustments as directed by operators or supervisors
• Understanding the functionality of all equipment in the pipe mill
• Identifying and reporting quality defects immediately
• Minimizing operational delays by proactively addressing breakdowns and hazards
• Completing shift reports and submitting to Team Leader by end of shift
• Executing tooling and roll changes
• Performing effective equipment repairs within your expertise
• Using QA tools and measurement instruments (micrometers, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• General mechanical skills; ability to use torch and tools effectively
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions
• Solve problems involving several concrete variables
• Willingness to cross-train in all floor operator areas
• Physical ability to perform all job functions
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, reliability, initiative, and safety awareness
• Pride in performance and commitment to continuous improvement
• Effective communication skills
• Experience with steelmaking and/or pipe mill operations (preferred)

Qualifications

• Sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up your sleeves
• Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Skills

• Sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up your sleeves
• Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave (including adoptions)
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.