Production Operator

Plymouth Tube Company is a global specialty manufacturer of carbon alloy, nickel alloy, and stainless precision steel tubing. Plymouth Engineered Shapes manufactures titanium, stainless, nickel alloy, carbon & alloy semi-finished extrusions and semi-finished shaped bar. Comprised of eight manufacturing plants and nine business units, Plymouth Tube is a family-owned company with fourth generation leadership.

Position Summary

This mill position is expected to achieve targeted results in safety, production output and product quality. The Production Operator will set up and operate all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of stainless steel tubes.

Must be able to demonstrate strong general mechanical skills. Must be trainable and be able to demonstrate acceptable levels of comprehension on draw bench equipment processes. Ability to use zero measuring equipment, including micrometers and tape measures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math calculations without difficulty or additional assistance.
• Must be trainable and be able to demonstrate acceptable levels of comprehension on various types of equipment and machinery and various aspects of intricate production techniques.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong general mechanical skills.
• Must be able to concentrate in a dynamic work environment and be detail-oriented in order to maintain desired levels of quality, keep accurate accounts of time and production and achieve expected levels of throughput while maintaining a safe working environment.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to moderate noise intensity
• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (Not over OSHA permissible exposure levels)
• Safety training and equipment are provided by Plymouth in accordance with applicable law, industry standards and company policy
• Will be required to wear applicable PPE

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be continually met on a daily basis by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, feel, talk and hear. The employee is continually expected to stand and walk for periods up to 10 hours (overtime as required) per shift with three 10-minute and one 20-minute break period. The employee must be able to do this without the aid of any physical or motorized devices. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, or squat to work on equipment or perform manufacturing processes. This must be able to be done in a narrow or tight space if required. The employee must be capable of ascending and descending stairs to cross production lines and work on equipment. The employee must be able to step down un-assisted to work on equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.