Machine Operator

ISCO Industries, Inc.; Corsicana, Town of Texas, San Jose (TX, WI, CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their innovative team. In this role, you will fabricate and assemble high-quality polyethylene piping solutions, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and quality control standards. You'll operate advanced machinery and tools while contributing to a collaborative environment that values safety and teamwork. This position offers the chance to grow within a supportive company that prioritizes your professional development and well-being. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Retirement Plan with 3% Match

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding, fusing, cutting, and measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and product drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble polyethylene pipe to meet customer specifications.
• Operate fusion and fast fusion equipment, cranes, and forklifts.

Skills

Forklift Experience

Fabrication Experience

Blueprint Reading

Measuring Skills

Variety of Hand Tools Experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

At ISCO, we put high value on appreciation and respect, and provide you with an opportunity to really make a difference. ISCO is a family owned and operated company born and raised in Louisville, KY that is focused on our team members' growth. In addition to a standard benefits package of medical/dental/vision, ISCO offers a 3% match on retirement! ISCO Industries is an end-to-end piping solutions provider that specializes in HDPE, working with leading edge technology that makes us a market leader.

Position Summary

The Machine Operator will fabricate and assemble polyethylene pipe (HDPE) to create a variety of customized structures such as; fittings, valves, T's, Y's, elbows, aqua-shields, geothermal vaults, manholes, dual containment units, pumps, gas aeration lines and similar structures that meet customer specifications by performing the following duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, product drawings and pic ticket orders to determine the materials, tools and equipment needed to complete work


• Follow quality control procedures when fabricating and assembling products per customer specifications


• Maintain accurate records of materials used on "ticket"; locate and pull required materials from inventory


• Sustain clean work area and equipment; follow safety procedures concerning use of equipment and materials for safe working conditions


• Operate ISCO's fusion and fast fusion equipment, cranes, and forklifts


• Utilize a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment


• Perform other related duties as assigned

Base Qualifications and Competencies
Education, Training and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED


• Knowledge and application of tools used in: welding, fusing, cutting, and measuring


• Understanding of carpentry and hand tools


• Read and comprehend safety rules, operations, maintenance, procedure manuals, and blueprints/drawings for fabrication


• Understand/perform math functions of basic geometry, fractions, percentages and ratios


• Interpret technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form


• Proficient use of business email and basic internet usage


• Required forklift certification and experience


• Prior fabrication experience and fusion qualification preferred

Quality & Quantity:

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; consider ways to improve and promote effectiveness of fabrication operations


• Audits own work to ensure quality and accuracy; maintain attention to detail


• Complete work in timely manner; works quickly, and with accuracy


• Strive to increase productivity

Dependability:

• Follow instructions, respond to management direction


• Take responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments


• Commit to long hours of work when necessary


• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan


• Prioritizes and plans work activities to meet deadlines


• Uses time efficiently

Safety and Security:

• Observes safety and security procedures


• Reports potentially unsafe conditions


• Uses equipment and materials properly

Problem Solving:

• Identifies and resolves fabrication problems in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery of product to customer


• Anticipates and plans for potential delays in fabrication; develops alternative solutions

Teamwork & Professionalism:

• Balances team and individual responsibilities


• Gives and welcomes feedback


• Contributes to building a positive team spirit


• Puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed


• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position


• Accepts responsibility for own actions

Physical Demands

• Occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force


• Regularly exerting 10 pounds of force to move objects


• Required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel


• Frequent stooping, crouching, reaching, and walking


• Constant talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity

Work Environment

When on the job, the machine operator is:

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes/airborne particles


• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extremes of cold/heat, humid conditions or work in high precarious places


• The work environment exposes individual to loud noises from moving equipment and machines

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Skills

Variety of Hand Tools Experience (preferred)

Read product drawings (preferred)

Measuring Skills (preferred)

Lift 50 lbs repeatedly (preferred)

Forklift Experience (preferred)

Fabrication Experience (preferred)

Blueprint Reading (preferred)

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