Pipe Machining Operator – Threads & Flanges

McWane Pipe & Industrial; Madison Heights (VA); On-site; USD 28,667 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI) is seeking an experienced Machine Operator I to join our job shop fabrication and machining operation in Virginia. You will measure, thread, and face flanges on ductile or steel pipe using lathes and threaders, and operate cranes to move pipe in and out of machining centers.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe work environment, following safety programs, and meeting production goals with quality measurements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Previous experience with machinery is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.
• Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Clear Water Safety Management Program. Advise management of any deviations from this program.
• Identify fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe.
• Place pipe in machine, center the pipe, and tighten for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator will machine tapered threads into the pipe. During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and correct taper.
• After the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe properly.
• Applies glue on pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
• For Threaders – Remove pipe from machine and move to next processing operation.
• For Lathes – run the cutting tool across the surface of the face of the flange to flush fit the flange onto the pipe.
• Operator I will work with pipe and flanges primarily from 3" to 6" in diameter, and lengths from 4 inches to 18 feet long.
• Operator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
• Good with math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Ability to understand machinery processes.
• Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day.
• Team player, willingness to work when needed, help and volunteer across a variety of different machines.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and helpful.

Skills

Machinery experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI) is seeking an experienced Machine Operator I to join our job shop fabrication and machining operation in Virginia. You will measure, thread, and face flanges on ductile or steel pipe using lathes and threaders, and operate cranes to move pipe in and out of machining centers.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe work environment, following safety programs, and meeting production goals with quality measurements.