Machine Operator

Company: ISCO Industries
Location: Corsicana
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

At ISCO, we put high value on appreciation and respect, and provide you with an opportunity to really make a difference. ISCO is a family owned and operated company born and raised in Louisville, KY that is focused on our team members' growth. In addition to a standard benefits package of medical/dental/vision, ISCO offers a 3% match on retirement! ISCO Industries is an end-to-end piping solutions provider that specializes in HDPE, working with leading edge technology that makes us a market leader.

Position Summary

The Machine Operator will fabricate and assemble polyethylene pipe (HDPE) to create a variety of customized structures such as; fittings, valves, T's, Y's, elbows, aqua-shields, geothermal vaults, manholes, dual containment units, pumps, gas aeration lines and similar structures that meet customer specifications by performing the following duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, product drawings and pic ticket orders to determine the materials, tools and equipment needed to complete work
• Follow quality control procedures when fabricating and assembling products per customer specifications
• Maintain accurate records of materials used on “ticket”; locate and pull required materials from inventory
• Sustain clean work area and equipment; follow safety procedures concerning use of equipment and materials for safe working conditions
• Operate ISCO's fusion and fast fusion equipment, cranes, and forklifts
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned Base Qualifications and Competencies
  
  Education, Training and Experience:
  
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Knowledge and application of tools used in: welding, fusing, cutting, and measuring
  • Understanding of carpentry and hand tools
  • Read and comprehend safety rules, operations, maintenance, procedure manuals, and blueprints/drawings for fabrication
  • Understand/perform math functions of basic geometry, fractions, percentages and ratios
  • Interpret technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form
  • Proficient use of business email and basic internet usage
  • Required forklift certification and experience
  • Prior fabrication experience and fusion qualification preferred Quality & Quantity:
    
    • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; consider ways to improve and promote effectiveness of fabrication operations
    • Audits own work to ensure quality and accuracy; maintain attention to detail
    • Complete work in timely manner; works quickly, and with accuracy
    • Strive to increase productivity Dependability:
      
      • Follow instructions, respond to management direction
      • Take responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments
      • Commit to long hours of work when necessary
      • Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
      • Prioritizes and plans work activities to meet deadlines
      • Uses time efficiently Safety and Security:
        
        • Observes safety and security procedures
        • Reports potentially unsafe conditions
        • Uses equipment and materials properly Problem Solving:
          
          • Identifies and resolves fabrication problems in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery of product to customer
          • Anticipates and plans for potential delays in fabrication; develops alternative solutions Teamwork & Professionalism:
            
            • Balances team and individual responsibilities
            • Gives and welcomes feedback
            • Contributes to building a positive team spirit
            • Puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
            • Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
            • Accepts responsibility for own actions Physical Demands
              
              • Occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force
              • Regularly exerting 10 pounds of force to move objects
              • Required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel
              • Frequent stooping, crouching, reaching, and walking
              • Constant talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity Work Environment
                
                When on the job, the machine operator is:
                
                • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes/airborne particles
                • Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extremes of cold/heat, humid conditions or work in high precarious places
                • The work environment exposes individual to loud noises from moving equipment and machines

Keywords: ISCO Industries, DeSoto , Machine Operator, Professions , Corsicana, Texas