What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekday Fin Tube Machine Operator position at CUST-O-FAB?
The Fin Tube Machine Operator is responsible for safely setting up and operating the McElroy 6S finning machine. Essential functions include:
- Individually operate the McElroy 6S finning machine
- Understand the difference and able to fabricate various wrap on and embedded finned tubes
- Construct fin tubes by reading blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data
- Determine tooling requirements, set up procedures, control settings, finning methods and sequences necessary to properly run the machine (examples include regulating speed, feed, and coolant flow, observing / listening to machine operation to detect malfunctions).
- Measure parts using different measuring tools (tape measure, dial calipers, dial indicators, micrometers)
- Operate overhead cranes on daily basis to load machine
- Occasionally operate forklifts
- Occasionally assist in loading and unloading trucks by way of forklift and overhead crane
- Understand and meet production quotas
Clean and maintain machines at end of shift and report problems to management
Qualifications:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- 2 years of McElroy finning machine experience highly preferred
- Ability to read prints for both required specifications as well as dimensions
- Ability to be a self-motivated and highly productive employee who requires moderate supervision and who can efficiently execute a plan to make jobs happen on time within the hours given
- Ability to consistently maintain less than a 1% finned tube failure rate
- Ability to be punctual and dependent with a willingness to work hours outside of a standard schedule when required to achieve a task or complete a project
- Ability to be a team player and be a company-oriented individual who takes pride in their work
- Must be a highly safety-oriented individual
Physical requirements
This position will be within a welding and grinding environment, use of PPE mandatory. Work area is not climate controlled so extreme heat/cold may be experienced. Work environment may also include high noise areas.
- Must be able to safely lift fifty pounds, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, etc.
- Ability to work in a shop environment in all seasons