Job Description Summary

As a Tube Reducer Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating pilgering machines and automatic saw tables, including deburring and serialization processes. You will ensure strict adherence to Manufacturing Engineering Instructions (MEI), Method Sheets (MS), and Operation Parameter Sheets (OPS). Key responsibilities include changing dies and mandrels, converting machinery for different operations, performing preventative maintenance (PM), and troubleshooting equipment and quality issues. This role requires proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and other gauges. Basic maintenance tasks will also be part of your duties to support overall equipment health and operational efficiency.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure safe practices and support EHS initiatives.

• Champion high quality standards. Work with area team members, engineers, and quality, and other personnel on quality excursions.

• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure work place stays neat, clean and orderly.

• Set up and operate tube reducer machine according to detailed process instructions, written or verbal instructions.

• Change dies, mandrels and convert machines as production schedules require.

• Make the necessary adjustments to the machine using micrometers, indicators, gages and other precision measuring equipment provided.

• Maintain and interpret records and take necessary action as prescribed. Initiate reports as directed.

• Monitor product surface and size qualities by periodic checks of ID, OD, and wall thickness samples and make machine setups and adjustments as necessary to assure quality product.

• Perform coolant changes assuring that proper water/coolant ratio is met.

• Troubleshoot and correct machinery faults/failures.

• Perform routine/minor maintenance activities.

• Assist in scheduled maintenance activities.

• Set up and operate automatic saw tables according to detailed process instructions, written or verbal instructions.

• Set up and operate lathes used to chamfer tubing.

• Instruct and/or train new reducer operators.

• Exercise care is required in setting up tube reducer to prevent damage of material.

• Review OPS, MS, and MEI for correctness and recommend changes to enhance safety, quality and productivity.

• Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of one (1) year experience reading and interpreting various gauges including micrometers or vernier calipers. Demonstration will be required.

• Minimum of three (3) years experience troubleshooting mechanical systems

• Must have at least one (1) of the following:

  • Minimum of one (1) experience with N/C (Numerically Controlled) Machine Tool equipment operation

  • Minimum of one (1) experience with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment operation

  • Must be mechanically inclined with ability to work with hands skillfully. One (1) experience with at least three (3) of the following:  mills, drills, power saws, grinders, presses, screw machines, lathes, deburr/edge contouring

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be proficient with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and Shop Math, including decimals and fractions.

• Required to work shift work in accordance with business needs. Will be expected to respond to scheduled overtime, hold over, or emergency call-in as required.

• Must be physically able to manually lift of up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to earn crane certification in a reasonable amount of time

• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20.  Vision and color blindness test may be required, depending on assignment.

• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated (past experience acceptable) mechanical abilities

• Experience run manual and automated CNC Machines

• Tooling experience

• Experience using dial indicators and air gages.

• Experience working in clean or chemical processes

This position requires ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $33.94/hour progressing to $34.67/hour after 6 months of satisfactory performance.*