Stress Operator

EPIC Piping; Livingston (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Louisiana is seeking skilled operatives to perform essential machining functions. The role involves adhering to safety protocols, operating overhead cranes, and the use of precision instruments. Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to train others. Experience with troubleshooting and a commitment to quality work are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and correct safety conditions.
• Must be able to operate overhead cranes and rig pipes.
• Ability to read blueprints and job orders.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety and environmental guidelines.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform repairs as needed.
• Train other personnel as required.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Communication, Oral

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Comply with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations
• Read and interpret the guideline of the PWHT procedures
• Review sketches for material types and wall thickness
• Troubleshoot problems and repair as needed
• Work closely wit bay loaders to have spools moved around
• Work closely with QC to get procedures on stressing spools according to job requirements
• Must be able to run overhead crane and know how to rig pipe
• Set up welds for local and/or furnace
• Be able to identify and protect all flange faces, thread ends and specialty parts that require heat thread. Properly block or chock spools in furnace
• Make sure all PWHT calibrations are within due date
• Apply knowledge of machining methods
• Installing, aligning, and securing tools, attachments, fixtures, and work-pieces on machines
• Using hand tools and precision measuring instruments as needed
• Observes operation and verifies conformance of machined work pieces to specifications using measuring instruments
• Reads blueprints or job orders to obtain product specifications (dimensions and tolerances) and tooling instructions (fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools)
• Processes production jobs as required
• Completes production paperwork and inspection procedures as directed
• Reports any discrepancies to management
• Maintains tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner
• Complies with company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations
• Perform all scheduled daily maintenance as required
• Train other personnel as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Competency Statement(s)

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Quality of Work - Demonstrates competence in required job skills and knowledge; accuracy, clarity, consistency, and thoroughness of work; gives feedback for continuous improvement of work product; understanding and mastery of processes, methods, systems, and procedures.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand (F)
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less (O)
• Walk (F)
• 11-20 lbs (O)
• Sit (O)
• 21-50 lbs (O)
• Manually Manipulate (F)
• Reach Outward (F)
• Reach Above Shoulder (O)
• Push/Pull 12 lbs or less (O)
• Climb (O)
• 13-25 lbs (O)
• Crawl (N)
• 26-40 lbs (O)
• Squat or Kneel (O)
• Bend (O)
• Grasp (F)