EXTRACTOR OPERATOR

Savard Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVARD Personnel Group is seeking an Extractor/Mandrel Prep Operator for a pipe manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. This role involves removing cured pipes from mandrels, operating production equipment, and preparing mandrels for the next production cycle.

The position requires safety-conscious performance on a night shift, with overnight availability and potential temp-to-hire progression. Prior manufacturing or material handling experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic education or equivalent as accepted by management.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Reliable attendance and availability to work overnight.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload pipes using hoist cranes.
• Follow the production cycle to pass pipes through oven zones.
• Secure mandrel components using pins, adapters, and locks.
• Move cured pipes from the oven to the extractor rack.
• Operate a cutting saw to release sleeves from mandrels.
• Move mandrels to the extraction unit and remove finished pipes.
• Prepare mandrels for the next production cycle by installing sleeves and masking tape.
• Inspect and clean sleeves to ensure they are in good condition.
• Move prepared mandrels to the winding station.
• Monitor product quality and record daily production activity.
• Report machine, tool, or equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Keep the work area and tools clean.
• Follow all safety procedures and production standards.

Skills

Follow safety procedures

Overnight shift readiness

Physical stamina

Attendance reliability

Teamwork

Education

Basic education or equivalent

Job description

EXTRACTOR / MANDREL PREP OPERATOR | $14/HR | Night Shift

SAVARD Personnel Group is hiring Extractor/Mandrel Prep Operators for a pipe manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. This position involves removing cured pipes from mandrels, operating production equipment, and preparing mandrels for the next production cycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload pipes to and from the oven using hoist cranes.
• Follow the production cycle to ensure pipes pass through the required oven zones.
• Secure mandrel components using pins, adapters, and locks.
• Move cured pipes from the oven to the extractor rack.
• Operate a cutting saw to release sleeves from mandrels.
• Move mandrels to the extraction unit and remove finished pipes.
• Prepare mandrels for the next production cycle by installing sleeves and applying masking tape, heat‑resistant tape, and release agents as needed.
• Inspect and clean sleeves to ensure they are in good condition.
• Move prepared mandrels to the winding station.
• Monitor product quality and record daily production activity.
• Report machine, tool, or equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Keep the work area and tools clean.
• Follow all safety procedures and production standards.

Qualifications

• Basic education or equivalent as accepted by management.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with production equipment or material handling is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Reliable attendance and availability to work overnight.

Schedule: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Job ID: 63872971