summary of position

The tube cut-off machine operator must operate and maintain the tube cut-off machine producing tubes for heat transfer coil production.

Essential functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and instructions.
• Read and understand bills of material.
• Figure material and load requirements.
• Read, understand and follow material and load requirements on the tube schedule.
• Log off each load ran on the tube schedule.
• Set up machine with control panel.
• Run tube requirements.
• Check work and ensure quality.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Attend work as required.
• Arrive for work on time.
• Contribute to team effort by working with others and accomplishing related functions as needed.
• Charge time accurately in time and attendance system on the computer to ensure accurate labor distribution and payroll.
• Follow manufacturing instructions, work independently without constant supervision, be self-motivated, and complete job assignments on time.
• Care for tools and equipment. Advise maintenance of equipment that is not working correctly.
• Clean work area as required.
• Complete any task as assigned by the supervisor as needed.
• Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies, and company procedures.
• Use of hand tools required.

Desired qualifications

Education & Experience: A high school level of education is desired for this position to continue upward advancement in the Company. The employee must be able to understand directions from superiors.

Skills: Effective communications skills, good listening skills, ability to read and comprehend written instructions, basic mathematical skills, ability to control operations of equipment or system, monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organization to make improvements or take corrective action, good people skills to work in teams with others in the organization.

Certificates, Licenses, or training: on-site training, forklift license.

level/grade

1 – Beginning level tube operator, meets minimal quality standards, needs more time to complete work than estimated for the job

2 – Proficient level tube operator, meets quality standards, able to complete work within estimated hours for the job

3 – Proficient level tube operator, meets quality standards, able to complete work in less time than estimated for the job

Interaction with others

Reports to Coil Shop Supervisor. Must be able to receive, understand and follow instructions from supervisor accurately. The employee must be able to work with all employees of the RAE team and show a spirit of cooperation with others in the organization. To accomplish this teamwork, the employee must get along well with coworkers and ask and answer questions as needed.

working environment

Work is performed in a heavy industrial production area where the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually high in some areas. Exposed to extreme temperatures in both winter and summer. Possible stress caused by the pressure of meeting deadlines and product quality standards and possibly long hours.

tools & equipment used

Tube Cutoff Machine

Hand Tools

Jib Crane

Forklift

Glasses

Gloves
Computer

Earplugs (when required)

physical demands

Other Physical Requirements: Sustained use of eyesight for functions such as visual inspection, reading, measuring, and operating hand tools, along with the ability to see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision) to maintain employee safety.