Production Operator- 2nd Shift Small Elbows

Crane Company; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company seeks a production operator to cut liners to length, relax liners, flare and inspect parts on in-process checks. You will operate band-saws, flaring machines, and measuring tools while maintaining a clean work area.

Responsibilities include set-ups, material handling with forklifts, reporting production and labor, and ensuring compliance with blueprints and specifications. Must lift up to 50 lbs and read measurements accurately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Must read engineering drawings/specifications and perform measurements.
• Basic math including fractions and decimals for material calculations.
• Ability to read measuring instruments (tape, micrometers, calipers).
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for assembly and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Cut liner to length using band-saw.
• Pull liner into elbow housing and relax in oven.
• Flare liner and cool on machines; trim excess flare.
• Tag and mark elbow with ID; prepare for inspection.
• Perform in-process inspection to specifications using measuring tools.
• Set up machinery and equipment tooling; assist with material handling and inventory.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Measuring instruments

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Thickness gauge

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Position Summary:

Cut Liner to length, relax liner to housing oven, flare liner, and perform all in process inspection.

Principle Duties (includes, but may not be limited to):

• Cut to length liner with band-saw.
• Pull liner into elbow housing using puller.
• Relax liner to housing in oven.
• Flare liner on elbow flaring machine(s) and cool flared elbow on cold head machine(s).
• Tag and mark elbow with identification and trim excess flare off with knife or punch die.
• Perform all in-process inspection (TQC) to specifications using appropriate measuring / test instrument (s).
• Perform set-ups of machinery and equipment tooling.
• Perform material handling functions using hand trucks and forklifts.
• Report production and labor on VDT and work order traveller.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform inventory cycle counts on items in work cell and work cell stock area and report inventory corrections.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance, any parts weighing over 50lbs requires a team lift.
• Operator must have basic blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings and specifications necessary to perform job
• Operator must have basic math skills including addition / subtraction of fractions and decimal values for determining material, manufacturing and inspection requirements
• Operator must have ability to read measuring instruments not limited to but including: tape measure, thickness gage, micrometers and calipers.
• Operator must have good hand-eye coordination, grip strength and dexterity to assemble products using hand and machine tools at established production standards.

EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.