Production Cutoff Operator — Safe Work, Growth & Benefits

Vallourec Star; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short//L

Profit Sharing: Up to 4%

401(k): Company match 4.5%

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation Time

Discretionary Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec Star in Houston seeks a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will perform pipe preparation, threading, coating assistance, and quality checks while maintaining strict safety standards on the shop floor.

Qualified candidates bring a High School Diploma, 0–2 years' experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. English fluency and teamwork are essential for daily tasks and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of experience as a Production Operator preferred.
• Must be fluent in English with reading/writing ability.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 75 lbs.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation trained/licensed where required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, wear PPE and uniform.
• Apply thread lubricant or storage compound to threads as needed.
• Install thread protectors to prevent damage to finished threads.
• Operate saws to cut off pipe ends or rejected threads.
• Manually drift pipe as required.
• Perform shop cleanup and abrasive blasting of threaded ends.
• Assist machine operators with heavy tooling during setup.
• Assist in phosphate coating and product preparation.
• Ensure quality control and follow all work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead/Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Reading & writing

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Vallourec Star in Houston seeks a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will perform pipe preparation, threading, coating assistance, and quality checks while maintaining strict safety standards on the shop floor.

Qualified candidates bring a High School Diploma, 0–2 years' experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. English fluency and teamwork are essential for daily tasks and compliance.