Machine Operator

Thompson Pipe Group; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Machine Operator to run equipment, set up ring presses, and ensure product quality in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment. You will follow supervisor schedules and adjust machines as needed while maintaining safety and organization on the production floor.

Responsibilities include cutting, welding prep, rolling, grinding, and forklift movement. Ideal candidates have 2 years of manufacturing experience, forklift and overhead crane familiarity, and the

Qualifications

• Must pass forklift safety course and demonstrate safe practices.
• Must pass overhead crane training.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75lbs.
• Flexible for non-standard working hours.

Responsibilities

• Cut/shear metal to correct size.
• Use welder to tack metal strips together.
• Use metal rolling machines to roll metal to correct roundness.
• Operate grinders to smooth 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 housekeeping and pre-operation inspections.

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane equipment

Job description

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)
• Day Shift

What We Offer

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits