Senior Machine Operator

About the role

Operator multiple machines to fabricate good quality metal and plastic components by operating a variety of metal cutting machine tools and do so safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Produces parts from raw materials in bar or flat forms, casting and forging materials, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics using various machine tools, assorted hand tools, measuring devices, tool steels and carbides.
• Operates a variety of machine tools, working from blueprints, sketches, specifications and oral instructions to procure tools, jobs, and fixtures.
• Shapes and threads parts to meet manufacturing tolerances by skillfully using a variety of standard hand tools and measuring instruments successfully.
• Selects feeds and speeds for cutting operations on a wide variety of materials.
• Grinds or dresses own cutting tools, make necessary machine shop mathematical computations as well as utilize charts, tables, standard data sets, and equipment manuals for various machines.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of pipeline equipment manufacturing role
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to read blueprints and work to manufacturing tolerances.
• Knowledge of variety of tools and equipment such as engine and turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses, CNC machines and assorted hand tools.
• Ability to make necessary machine shop math computations.
• Ability to perform unassisted set-ups as well as ability to set up feeds, speeds and tools.
• Ability to use all precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, to perform in-process inspection of own work.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to endure prolonged periods of standing, as well as the ability to work in various positions such as kneeling, crouching, bending, stooping, squatting or lying down to monitor and/or make machine adjustments or retrieve materials from different machines or processes.
• Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects and operate machine controls.
• Visual and auditory skills for monitoring machine operations, reading gauges, and identifying defects; hearing to respond to machine sounds and alarms.
• Ability to move efficiently around workstations and sometimes into tight spaces or high platforms as well as reach overhead or across work areas to adjust settings or handle products.
• Technical Proficiency: Capacity to operate complex machinery, which may require multitasking and quick response to changes.
• Awareness of surroundings and adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to sustain physical activity over an entire shift, which may involve repetitive motions or moderate physical exertion.
• Potential use of manufacturing machinery such as carts, pallet jacks, forklifts or conveyors, which may require training and certification.
• *These requirements can vary depending on the specific type of equipment used or job scope

Additional Information

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment. Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.

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