Machine Operator SAL

Plymouth Tube Company - Trent; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Tube Company - Trent in Maryland is seeking a manufacturing operator to tend machines and support setup, quality, and transport of finished tubes. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and proactive communication with the team.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, can read technical docs, and perform basic arithmetic. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, and the environment prioritizes process improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Operates and maintains machines such as saws, draw benches, spinning machines, vapor de-greasers and furnaces.
• Assists machine operators to set up machines and handle finished work pieces for transport.
• Communicates quality, equipment issues and improvement ideas to management and peers.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and a flexible team environment.
• Follows work instructions and procedures.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Tends machines such as saws, draw benches, spinning machines, vapor de-greasers and furnaces that cut, stretch, shape, anneal and clean tubes by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Assists machine operators to set up machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.
• Communicate to management and peers regarding quality, preventative maintenance, customer focus and equipment issues, concerns and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives and support a flexible team environment that best suits all PTC initiatives.
• Assist with identifying and implementing process improvement.
• Follow work instructions and procedures.

Core Responsibilities

• Model Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement
• Represent Plymouth Tube in a professional manner
• Follow all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards
• Follow all company Quality Standards

Interpersonal Skills. The individual interacts with co-workers in a positive manner.

Communication. The individual communicates effectively both verbally and written.

Quality Control. The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Dependability. The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Additional Responsibilities

Additional work as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, at times can be high. Majority of work is performed inside (non-climate-controlled facility).
• Employees in this position are regularly required to walk, stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• They are frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• They are occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear and regularly required to lift 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection and other PPE are required in designated areas.
• Required to stand 8 hours or more a day.