Production Operator at Vallourec in Youngstown, Ohio

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

These positions are located at the Vallourec Star pipe mill operations. Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties of a floor mechanic in and around designated areas of the pipe mill operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Commitment to safety and quality


• Area 5S tasks


• Flexible to work any shift assigned


• Autonomous maintenance tasks – i.e. grease, oil, check fluid levels, etc.


• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and motorized vehicles


• Participate in continuous improvement activities


• Perform minor troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical problems


• Have knowledge of the locations of all shutdown and lockout switches in assigned area


• Remove scrap from area


• Operate all floor stations in assigned area


• Make adjustments to equipment as directed by operators or supervisors


• Have knowledge of the functionality of all equipment in the pipe mill


• Have knowledge of all quality defects and their origin


• Inspect pipe and report immediately any non-quality


• Perform the essential duties of floor operations


• Minimize operational delays by proactively tending to breakdowns, make rounds in all work areas and identify potential hazards or malfunctioning equipment


• Thoroughly complete shift report and submit to Team Leader by end of each shift


• Execute all tooling and roll changes


• Make effective repairs to equipment as necessary within the scope of your expertise


• Operate and understand QA tools and parameters of measurements (micrometers, etc)


• Other duties may be assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have general mechanical skills: can effectively use torch and tools to accomplish tasks


• Must learn all of the area specific floor mechanic responsibilities


• Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals


• Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals


• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form


• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations


• Must be willing and able to cross-train in all floor operator areas


• Must be physically able to perform all job functions


• Directability


• Teamwork


• Adaptability


• Reliability/dependability


• Initiative


• Safety awareness


• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback


• Pride in performance


• Continuous Improvement/Quality


• Communication.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment


• Prefer experience with steel making and/or pipe mill operations

Operation