Production Operator

Why Join Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Production Operator, you’ll be responsible for performing essential operational and maintenance tasks to keep our pipe mill running safely and efficiently.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Committing to safety and quality in all tasks


• Performing area 5S tasks to maintain cleanliness and organization


• Working any assigned shift with flexibility


• Completing autonomous maintenance tasks (greasing, oiling, checking fluid levels)


• Operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and motorized vehicles


• Participating in continuous improvement activities


• Troubleshooting minor electrical and mechanical issues


• Knowing the location of all shutdown and lockout switches in your area


• Removing scrap and maintaining a clean work environment


• Operating all floor stations in your assigned area


• Making equipment adjustments as directed by operators or supervisors


• Understanding the functionality of all equipment in the pipe mill


• Identifying and reporting quality defects immediately


• Minimizing operational delays by proactively addressing breakdowns and hazards


• Completing shift reports and submitting to Team Leader by end of shift


• Executing tooling and roll changes


• Performing effective equipment repairs within your expertise


• Using QA tools and measurement instruments (micrometers, etc.)


• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

We’re looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)


• General mechanical skills; ability to use torch and tools effectively


• Ability to learn all area-specific responsibilities


• Language skills: Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals


• Math skills: Add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals


• Reasoning ability: Apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions


• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables


• Willingness to cross-train in all floor operator areas


• Physical ability to perform all job functions


• Strong teamwork, adaptability, reliability, initiative, and safety awareness


• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback


• Pride in performance and commitment to continuous improvement


• Effective communication skills


• Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment


• Preferred: Experience with steelmaking and/or pipe mill operations

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


• Overtime opportunities

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 (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.