Production Technician - 2nd shift

U.S. Pipe Career Center; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pipe seeks a Production Technician to join a cross-trained team responsible for manufacturing ductile iron pipe from molten metal.

You will operate production machinery, monitor quality, and support the workflow from casting to annealing, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures. Responsibilities include handling materials, inspecting pipes for defects, and maintaining a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares troughs and chutes, performing refractory repairs as needed.
• Maintains material supplies for the work area (blacking, refractory, paint, cement).
• Operates production machinery to produce ductile iron pipe of good quality.
• Inspects core and mold for foreign material and checks alignment before casting.
• Operates pipe pullers to extract pipe and inspects for defects.
• Transfers pipe between casting and annealing ovens, following written procedures.
• Records pipe identification and labels as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration:Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.


• Career Growth:Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.


• Comprehensive Benefits:We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Production Technician to join our team This position is part of a cross-trained team which is responsible for the manufacturing of ductile iron pipe from molten metal.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Cleans and prepares trough by removing foreign material and coats and maintains trough and trough chute making refractory repairs to trough and chute as required.


• Maintains material supplies for work area (blacking, refractory, paint, cement, etc.)


• Operates production machinery to produce good quality pipe.


• Visually inspects core, places core on core setter, visually inspects mold for presence of foreign material, checks for proper alignment of trough in casting machine.


• Operates pipe pullers to extract pipe; visually inspects pipe for defects; removes broken pipe from machine when necessary.


• Transfers pipe from Casting to annealing ovens and processes pipe through the ovens in accordance with written procedures and oral instructions.


• Tests pipe for ductility and pressure.


• Transports pipe to next workstation or to packaging area.


• Records pipe identification information and/or enters information into computer. Places labels on pipe as required.


• Inspects pipe for quality as it progresses through processing stations.


• Mix cement and apply to pipe as lining.


• Paints, grinds, washes, touches up pipe.


• Packages pipe into bundles.


• Keeps the work area in clean and orderly condition and performs all work in accordance with plant and safety rules.


• Manufacturing experience a plus.

Skills & Other Requirements:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.