Machine Operator

Thompson Pipe Group; Sale Creek (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision

Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Machine Operator to run various equipment in our Bakewell, TN facility. The position is full-time, on the 1st shift (Mon-Thurs, 6 am to 4:30 pm) with overtime and potential rate adjustments based on experience and DOE expectations.

The role entails pressing rings, setting up presses, checking quality measurements, and performing adjustments or repairs as needed. Safety and reliable operation are essential, with forklift and overhead crane training required.

Qualifications

• Must have a safety-first attitude.
• Be able to pass forklift safety course and overhead crane training.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and reliability.
• Flexibility for non-standard hours and good housekeeping.
• Able to lift/move objects up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cut and shear metal to size.
• Tack metal strips with welder.
• Roll metal to the required roundness.
• Grind welds and finish surfaces.
• Operate flash welder and trimmer.
• Operate presses to adjust rings size.
• Load and unload materials on the line.
• Maintain organization at the workstation.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Perform pre-operations inspections.

Skills

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Press machines

Welding/tack work

Job description

Machine Operator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00+ DOE

1st Shift Mon-Thurs. 6 am to 4:30 pm.

Who We Are

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From the humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.

Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all of North America. Please visit our website at www.thompsonpipegroup.com

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for a Machine Operator.

The Machine Operator is responsible for running various types of equipment. This operator will be the main crane operator for the steel plant liner. He/She will press rings of different sizes and thicknesses. The operator is to follow the schedule which is produced by his supervisor. The operator will know how and will be responsible for setting up and changing over the ring press. The operator will also check all quality measurements and values on the rings and make adjustments to the machines or perform repairs as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Cut/shear metal to correct size
• Use welder to tack metal strips together
• Use various metal rolling machines to roll metal to correct roundness
• Operate grinders to smooth out metal welds
• Operate flash welder and trimmer
• Operate presses to enlarge or shrink metal rings
• Load and unload materials on and off production line
• Perform handling in such a manner not to incur damage to product or equipment
• Operates forklift to move various products
• Responsible for the organization and housekeeping of designated station as well as performing pre-operationsinspections.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a safety-first attitude.
• Be respectful to all persons.
• Be responsible, dependable and trustworthy.
• Must pass a forklift safety course and demonstrate safe practices.
• Must be able to pass practical and written overhead crane training course.
• Must be familiar with machinery and possess a basic mechanical aptitude.
• Flexible for non-standard working hours.
• Must have good organizational/housekeeping skills and problem resolution skills.
• Required to lift and move objects up to 75lbs.

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Thursday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Machine Operators: 2 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift

What We Offer

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life and Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Fun Events
• Training and Development
• Employee Discounts
• Career Opportunity!

Work Location: 550 Industrial Blvd. Bakewell, TN 37304.

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability