What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at High-Tek Tube?
Tube Mill Welding Operator
Location: Littleton, CO 80127 (Near Kipling & C-470)
High-Tek Tube Corporation is a precision manufacturer of small-diameter welded stainless-steel tubing for the medical and aerospace industries. We are seeking a Tube Mill Welding Operator to join our team at our Littleton facility. Work hours are from 7:00am – 3:30pm. Learn more about us at our website: http://www.hightektube.com/
Position Overview
This role involves learning to set up and operate our tube welding machinery. Our tube mills roll-form flat stainless-steel strip into round welded tube. Accurate machine setup is essential for producing high-quality tubing. High-Tek regards this as a unique and important role where prior tube mill experience is not required. The selected candidate will be fully trained on-site by expert High-Tek staff.
General Responsibilities
· Set up and operate the tube mill.
· Produce tubing to the correct material, size, and specification within required tolerances.
· Monitor equipment performance and report malfunctions.
· Assist with routine cleaning and maintenance.
· Troubleshoot and adjust machine settings.
· Calculate appropriate feeds, speeds, and amperage for various tube sizes and wall thicknesses.
· Perform consistent welding across a range of wall thicknesses.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required.
· Moderate welding proficiency (TIG) preferred.
· Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
· Ability to use standard machine-shop measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).
· Machine-shop experience (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.) is preferred.
· Familiarity with high-speed, continuous TIG welding is a plus.
High-Tek Tube offers competitive compensation, paid vacation/holidays, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a medical spending account.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $37