Manufacturing Operator - Tube Reducer Operator 3rd Shift

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.

This position is for 3rd Shift. Typically working hours are 11PM-7AM. Work week is Sunday-Thursday. Overtime may be necessary at times to support business need. While working the off-shift, you will receive an additional night-shift adder of $1, this transitions to 10% after 5 years of service.

The starting pay for this position will be $33.94/hour progressing to $34.67/hour after 6 months of satisfactory performance.

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 workplace 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 , 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.

• 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:

• 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 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 requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.

• Demonstrated (past experience acceptable) mechanical abilities.
• Experie…