Machine Operator

Victaulic Co
Bristol, Tennessee
Full Time

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Job Description

Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!

Victaulic has what you're looking for - career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.

About Us:

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 30 branches worldwide with 5,500 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 4,000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950's Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Set up and efficiently operate machine tools including but not limited to the following:

Universal Knee Mill
CNC Machining Center
Granulator Scrap Grinder
Horizontal Band Saws

Use all applicable measuring tools including dial calipers, height gages, pi tapes and depth gages. Select all necessary equipment and equipment parameters necessary to achieve assignments including; inserts, drills and cutting speeds to obtain the required specifications and surface finish. Machine products to provided inspection sheet requirements and specified tolerances. Operate safely either manual or powered mobile equipment once trained including:

Forklifts
Walking Stacker
Tugger
Hand Carts and Pallet Jacks

Provide innovative input, as appropriate to help meet overall process goals. Perform maintenance on tools, equipment, or work area to maintain safe and efficient work environment.

Operator Maintenance and services will be defined by Set-up as well as Pre and Post Checklists.

Perform required quality checks four times per shift with tools specified in Item #2. Ability to work from written or verbal instructions. Follow "ALL" safety procedures and guidelines. Perform all "5S" Daily Requirements

Empty all trash at the end of the shift
Grind all chips and change out chip barrel when full
Retrieve all packaging and safety supplies as needed (Pallets, cardboard, plastic wrap, gloves, etc.)

Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately and legibly Wrap and ship all parts per Kanan Ticket Report any unsafe conditions or non-conforming raw materials or products immediately

Qualifications: High school graduate. Proficient in blueprint reading, assembly drawings, shop math, geometry, and use of precision measuring instruments preferred but not necessary Proficient in bench work including drilling, tapping, filing, assembly, and inspection of components for form, fit, and function preferred but not necessary Minimum of eight years of machine shop or related experience preferred but not necessary Ability to set up, operate, and maintain all machinery and tools in a proper and safe manner. The ability to operate CNC controlled machine tools including the set-up and the selection of the proper operating parameters.

Why Victaulic?