Plant 3 Operator I

JOB DUTIES

• Under        the guidance of a Plant Foreman, performs responsible technical work in        the operation and minor maintenance of equipment at the pipe coating        processing plant.
• Operates        equipment as designed by the manufacturer and perform maintenance on        equipment to ensure proper operation within the pipe coating processing        plant.
• Maintains        a safe working environment by complying with all company safety        rules/policies, regulations, company quality standards, and ISO        policies.
• Ensure        all processed pipe meets and/or exceeds the quality standards as        specified by the company's manuals or client's specifications.
• Record        and document all required information for the Plant Foreman upon        completion of activities.
• Participates        in all employee meetings including daily safety/tool box meetings.
• Participate        in on-the-job training and any additional training as required.
• Maintain        all proper housekeeping standards in assigned work area.
• Other        tasks as assigned by Foreman, Plant Shift Supervisor, or Plant Manager

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

PLANT OPERATOR I: Performance of more routine tasks and duties under the supervision of higher level operators and foremen.

PLANT OPERATOR II: Distinguished from the Plant Operator I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned.

PLANT OPERATOR III: Distinguished from the other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the duties assigned, including performing lead supervisory activities.

EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS

• High School        Diploma or equivalent Preferred 
• Previous        equipment operator experience in a manufacturing environment        required 
• Must be        mechanically inclined and prefer prior mechanical experience
• Must be        available to work overtime and do shift work as needed
• Ability to        comprehend both written and verbal English language

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Environment: Coating processing plant environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, solvents, electrical energy, toxic materials, hazardous chemicals and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in confined spaces; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting; standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and operating motorized equipment.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.