MPI Exeter is seeking experienced Machine Operators to join our Pipe Fabrication and Machining operation. The Machine Operators are responsible for measuring, threading, and adjusting flange fit and facing the flange on pieces of ductile or steel pipe. The position will require the use of all types of manual machine tools, such as lathes and threaders. Work also includes operating the machines and cranes to move pipe in and out of machining centers.
Scope of Responsibilities
- 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
- Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
- Wears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
- Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area.
- Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.
- Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Waterman Safety Management Program. Inform management of any deviations from this program.
- Identify fabrication requirements for each piece of pipe
- Operate forklift to move pipe inside/outside the plant.
- Operate pipe cut off saw.
- Place pipe in machine, center the pipe, and tighten for work. After the pipe is in place, the operator will machine tapered threads into the pipe. During this process, the machine operator is responsible for verifying measurements, such as thread depth and accurate taper.
- After the threads are cut the operator tests the flange to make sure it screws onto the pipe accurately.
- Applies glue on pipe and flange and uses the machine to tighten the flange onto the pipe.
- For Threaders - Remove pipe from machine and move to next processing operation.
- For Lathes – run the cutting tool across the surface of the face of the flange to flush fit the flange onto the pipe
- Operator will work with pipe and flanges primarily from 3” to 24” in diameter, and lengths from 6 inches to 18 feet long.
- Operator will be proficient with quality and able to meet prescribed production output objectives for the work center.
- Paint and package finished product.
- Good with basic math, able to read a tape measure and micrometer
- Ability to understand machinery processes
- Consistent attendance, ability to get to work on time, every day
- Help and volunteer across a variety of different machines
- Positive, hard-working, and effective
- All other duties as assigned
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- The employee is required to communicate both verbally and written in English.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to meet and adhere physical requirements as well as adhere to wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection)
- Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
- Will be required to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
- Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and determine and distinguish color.
- Must have the ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.