Expansion Operator 1st shift

Hayden Industrial

Claremore (OK)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hayden Industrial in Claremore, Oklahoma, seeks an Expansion Operator to set up and operate tube expansion equipment used to form copper tubing to tight specifications. You will ensure dimensional accuracy, quality, and safe production in a metal fabrication environment.

Responsibilities include tooling setup, inspecting parts with calipers and gauges, adjusting machines for quality, documenting production activity, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Manufacturing or machine-operation experience required.
Ability to read work instructions and use measuring tools.
Strong attention to detail and quality expected.
Basic mechanical aptitude required.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Experience with copper tubing or metals preferred.
HVAC/refrigeration/heat-exchanger experience preferred.
Lean manufacturing or 5S preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & interpreting work orders

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Troubleshooting basics

Education

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 with copper tubing or metals preferred

HVAC/refrigeration/heat-exchanger experience preferred

Lean manufacturing or 5S preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an Expansion Operator to join our team in Claremore, Oklahoma. The Expansion Operator is responsible for setting up and operating expansion equipment used to form copper tubing to precise specifications. This position ensures consistent quality, dimensional accuracy, and safe production in a manufacturing environment.

Key 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

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.

Education And Experience:

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

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

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. While performing duties of this job, the employee in this position is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. This position requires walking, the ability to reach, ascend/descend ladders, bend, kneel, and stoop. The employee occasionally will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work:

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.

Travel:

No travel is required for this position.

Benefits:

Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.

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