Production Operator- Pipe Shop 1st Shift

Production Operator
- Pipe Shop 1st Shift

Production Operator
- Pipe Shop 1st Shift role at Crane Company

Set up and operation of the marvel cut off saw for the cutting of stub ends, elbow blanks and pipe spools.

• The saw speed, pressure and feed rate are adjusted to cut pipe in single or multiple cut fashion based upon the work order quantity and type of pipe material.
• The saw is programmed when work order quantities are high to feed the pipe in, clamp it and cut it automatically.
• Load single cut pipe spools, stub ends, and elbow blanks into the saw. Brace with supports if needed, check for correct cutting length with tape measure and operate the saw manually to cut the product.
• Thoroughly clean the clamp/cutting platform of metal chips on a frequent basis.
• Check saw cuts for straightness with a square periodically.
• Visually inspect pipe prior to cutting for defect(s) found and determine if deficit warrants removal from cutting process.
• Keep the helper informed on the sequence of work orders to be processed to enable the helper to have the pipe staged for cutting.
• When required, remove the old saw blade from the marvel saw and install a new one with assistance from the helper.
• When required, assist helper in changing of shop peen waste barrel.
• Maintain pipe storage area in a clean and orderly fashion making sure pipes of different materials and thickness are identified.
• When needed, assist the helper with material handling of the pipe.
• Mark identification information to the pipes, stub ends, and elbow blanks as required by the manufacturing procedures and customer supplied specifications.
• Use blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings and customer supplied specifications.
• Perform material handling functions within the work area and the department using the crane and a forklift.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance; any parts weighing over 50 lbs requires a team lift.
• Operator must have basic blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings and specifications necessary to perform the job.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Manufacturing