What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operator position at Vallourec North America?
Your Day-to-Day Impact
You’ll play a vital role in our (department) team by:
- Assist in performing setups.
- Perform machine adjustments, changeovers, and offset adjustments as needed
- Select and load part programs, and change inserts and tooling
- Perform routine maintenance on CNC machines, including checking and replenishing cooling fluids and making necessary adjustments (CCLs)
- Operate CNC lathe in accordance with Vallourec operating instructions.
- Use precision gages, micrometers, and other applicable measurement instruments to validate compliance of product.
- Always maximize efficiency and productivity
- Responsible for quality of work meeting all requirements
- Follow all Company work instructions, specifications, and requirements
- Follow all Company Rules, Procedures and Policies
- Always place Safety first and follow all Company Safety Rules
- Any other duties as assigned
- Must read, write, and communicate in the English language
What You Bring
We’re looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a CNC Operator in previous job/or 1 year experience as Production Operator.
- Must have a good understanding of machine shop operations and processes.
- Ability to read blueprints, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to understand and execute instructions well.
- Must read, write, and communicate in the English language.
What You’ll Gain
- Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment
- A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement
- Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry
And Benefits that Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
- Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.