Machine Opr

Thompson Pipe Group - Grand Prairie is looking for a Machine Operator.
Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00/HR
Scheduled

Shift: Monday
-Friday 5:00a.m.

-5:00p.m. (OT & Weekends as required)
Shift is subject to change. Employees are usually required to rotate to support 2nd shift (Monday - Friday 5:00p.m.

-5:00a.m.)

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Benefits eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Safety workwear program
• Life and Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Training and Development
• Employee Discounts

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From the humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.

Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all of North America. Please visit our website at

The Machine Operator is responsible for running various types of equipment. This operator will be the main crane operator for the steel plant liner.

He/Shewill produce resistance welded cages for the reinforcement of the concrete pipes produced and/or run the re-coiler machine. The operator is to follow the schedule which is produced by his supervisor. The coils and cages are to be inspected visually and physically for deficiencies in the welding process. The operator will adjust if deficiencies are found with the welding process or notify his supervisor.

The material must be handled properly. Housekeeping around the machine and department is an absolute must.

• Operates any three of the main operator stations independently on the SWP mill asdeterminedby the Lead.
• Performs set-up andoperatessub-arc welders on the SWP Mill.
• Inspects completed welds todeterminestructural soundness.
• Consistentlyoperatessuccessfully from the sub-arc control panel and the main operator’sstation.
• Operates overhead crane to move plate, coil, and machinery.
• Identifies and correctly uses the different fillers and fluxes for various thicknesses of metal.
• Measure’spipe dimensions and material to the nearest 32nd of an inch andadjustsmachine settings to achieve the desired output.
• Operates a variety of machinery andpossessesa basic mechanical aptitude performing minor repairs and lubrication.
• Performs Hot Works (welding, cutting & grinding) as needed for equipment maintenance or production requirements.
• Responsible for the organization and housekeeping of designatedstationas well as performing pre-operations inspections.

• Must have a safety-first attitude
• Be respectful to all persons
• Be responsible,dependable and trustworthy
• Complete sub-arc welding process certification within the steel plant under QA supervision, single and tandem.
• Must be able to passpracticaland written overhead crane training course.
• Must be familiar with machinery andpossessa basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand and interpret drawings for basic dimensions
• 1-3 years min experience with arc welding machines
• Flexible for non-standard working hours
• Must have good organizational/housekeeping skills and problem resolution skills
• Required to lift and move objects up to 75lbs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee isfrequentlyexposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanicalpartsand vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required tostand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,toolsor controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to75pounds.

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 5:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. OT will berequiredas needed. This position regularly requires weekend work and 2nd shift rotation.

We are located at1004 Mac Arthur Blvd. Grand Prairie, TX 75050

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure is an Equal Opportunity Employer