Machine Operator III - Tube Mill Operator

Acero IN Building Components LLC; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ACERO IN Building Components LLC is seeking a Tube Mill Machine Operator to operate and set up tube mill equipment, ensuring parts meet exact specifications while maintaining safety and quality on the production floor.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, adjusting controls, and recording data. Candidates should have 1–3 years of metal forming experience and familiarity with precision measurement tools in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with metal forming machinery and milling equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulics, electrical systems, and metal-forming controls.
• Capable of reading and interpreting work orders and blueprints.
• Experience using precision measuring tools like calipers and micrometers.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and basic math for dimensions and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate tube mill and related metal forming equipment.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor machine controls to meet specifications.
• Remove finished pieces and stage products for inspection.
• Check dimensions and tolerances per work orders.
• Review instructions and blueprints for production sequences.
• Record production data and machine settings for traceability.
• Maintain clean work area and comply with safety rules.
• Assist with maintenance and minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Metal forming machinery

Troubleshooting hydraulics/electrics

Read blueprints/work orders

Calipers and micrometers

Job description

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Job ID: FL1235-37

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Work Type: On Site

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Tube Mill Machine Operator will be responsible for operating machines designed to shape and form metal or other materials. These operators set up, maintain, and operate machinery, ensuring products meet specific dimensions and quality standards. The operator will play a key role in improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost on existing manufacturing processes.

• Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
• Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Select production equipment according to product specifications.
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.
• Operate grinding equipment.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
• Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
• Determine production equipment settings.
• Record operational or production data.
• Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
• Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with metal forming machinery preferred.
• Proficiency in operating metal forming machinery, and other milling equipment.
• Trouble shooting mechanics, hydraulics and/or electric systems in a metal forming machine preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Familiarity with using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Basic math skills for performing calculations related to dimensions, tolerances, and angles.
• Experience in fabricating and assembling components.
• Knowledge of stationary crane operation for moving heavy materials preferred.

Safety Requirements

• Safety glasses.
• Safety shoes.
• Uniform (pants and shirt).
• Non-Climate Control.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Dusty
• Enclosed environments
• Exposure to paint, adhesives and petroleum products odors.

Physical Requirements

• Activity
• Percentage
• Standing / Walking
• 100%
• Lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• 25 - 50%
• Bending and Squatting
• 25 - 50%
• Using both hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders in repetitive movements
• 75 – 100%
• Reach out up to 6 feet tall
• 75 - 100%

ACERO is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.