Machine Operator

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. ISCO offers a standard benefits package of medical/dental/vision, and a 401k! 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

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