Cutoff/Press Setup/Operator - 1st Shift

Ideal Tridon Group; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Lunch Breaks

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

HSA

Job summary

The Ideal Tridon Group is seeking a Cutoff/Press Setup/Operator to join our Campbell Fittings team. You will set up and operate multiple cutoff machines handling steel, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel, ensuring precise lengths and quality.

Prior machine-operator experience in manufacturing is required, with the ability to work in a busy, open-floor environment. Schedule is Monday through Friday on the 1st shift (7:00am–3:00pm).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate from one to five hand-operated or automated cutoff machines.
• Inspect materials for defects before cutting and ensure accuracy.
• Use measuring tools to verify lengths and adjust machines as needed.
• Load/unload materials with overhead crane or pallet trucks (when qualified).
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow PPE requirements.
• Fill out production forms and paperwork daily and report issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

3+ years manufacturing

Forklift certification a plus

Job description

Who We Are

Ideal Tridon: The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we're ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren't just what we make—they're the heart of everything we do.

Campbell Fittings, part of the Ideal Tridon Group, today stands as a leader in engineering and manufacturing hose fittings, couplings, ferrules, and sleeves renowned for our quality and innovation. We continue to collaborate with industry experts to advance our products, ensuring safety and efficiency for a range of applications from air to petro-chemical. At Campbell Fittings, we don't just meet standards; we set them. Think safety, think Campbell Fittings.

Campbell Fittings is pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting a Cutoff/Press Setup/Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have prior machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment and display mechanical aptitude.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: 1st 7:00am - 3:00pm

Duties/Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate from one to five hand operated or automated cutoff machines to cut steel, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel pipe and tubing to specified lengths.
• Use overhead crane to bring stock to machines.
• Load magazines on automatic machines.
• Visually inspect material for defects before cutting
• Use rules, micrometers, squares, and dial calipers to check work.
• Adjust length stops, jaws, loaders, speeds, and feeds when necessary.
• Change blades and make related adjustments.
• Change and adjust blade cleaning wire wheels when necessary.
• Replace jaws, saw guides, adjustment hardware, and other minor parts subject to wear.
• Gather blades and prepare paperwork for saw blade sharpening service.
• Maintain an adequate supply of blades, cutting fluids, and wire wheels by informing purchasing department when stock is low.
• Notify production control manager or plant manager when problems occur.
• Bring empty containers to machines and move filled containers to proper storage area using hand trucks, hydraulic pallet trucks, and forklift truck (when qualified).
• Load and unload pipe, tubing, and other materials from delivery trucks using outside overhead crane and/or material handling devices above.
• Organize storage of stock in racks using safe stacking methods.
• Keep machines free of dirt and metal chips.
• Remove cuttings from machine base and place in proper containers.
• Add coolant, lubricate machines, and maintain work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Perform daily crane inspection and fill out appropriate form.
• Fill out shop tickets and attach to cutoff materials.
• Use computer system to access part prints, operating procedures, and quality assurance forms.
• Fill out production forms daily.
• Account for scrap and place in proper containers.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes:
• Mandatory: safety glasses, hard sole anti-slip shoes
• Optional: Steel-toe shoes (toe protection shoes), gloves, hearing protection
• Report defective materials and unusual or unsafe conditions to Production Control Manager and/or Plant Manager.
• Performs other related or additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills including active listening
• Ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently and able to ask for help when needed
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Must be comfortable and efficient in working in a busy open-floor environment
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment as well as individually

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of working in a manufacturing environment required
• Forklift experience certification a plus
• 3+ years of prior machine operator experience required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to bend and twist throughout entire shift.

Benefits

At Ideal Tridon Group and Campbell Fittings, we focus on benefits that cover your health, well-being, family, and future. Our comprehensive suite of Benefit options is offered to make it easier to stay physically, emotionally, and financially healthy. Some of our Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid lunch breaks

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.