1 Iron Worker/ Press Break Operator Job in Houston, TX
Cohen Industrial Supply is Hiring an Iron Worker/ Press Break Operator Near Houston, TX
The Iron Worker/Break Operator performs duties necessary to cut and bend material according to job specifications using iron worker and press break equipment. In addition to preparing orders according to job specifications, an Iron Worker/Break Operator is also responsible for the proper set-up, communication with team and monitoring equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Loads equipment with raw material using a forklift and manual lifting to prepare the equipment for an accurate cut or bend.
- Fabricate parts based on drawings, designs, or samples, recommending design changes and improvements when necessary.
- Measures material before/after cutting to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Performs preventive maintenance as needed.
- Study specifications, visualize products, compute dimensions, and plan layout and assembly operations.
- Coordinate efforts with team members to meet proposed timelines.
- Finalize machining processes and approve for short and long-run production.
- Completes assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices. This regards to individual safety, the safety of other employees, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace.
- Wears approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, etc.
- Perform various work activities, including pulling, lifting, twisting, and working in confined spaces or on elevated platforms.
- Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor, lead person or management.
- Use shop mathematics, including decimals, complex fractions, and simple algebra to lay out parts according to blueprints within required tolerances.
- Ability to read and understand measuring tools and equipment such as a tape measure, calipers and micrometer.
- Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Ability to perform math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions as well as convert fractions to decimals or vice versa.
- Ability to understand and read blueprints
- Knowledge of general shop procedures and rules including safety precautions.
- Ability and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and work as part of a production team.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge
- A minimum of one (1) year previous operator work experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, as well as lift and move heavier objects with the assistance of cranes, forklifts, or another employee.
Shift hours 6:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary
Full Time
$32k-43k (estimate)
06/26/2024
07/13/2024
cohenpipe.com
HOUSTON, TX
25 - 50
1989
LESLIE H COHEN
$10M - $50M
Wholesale
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About Cohen Industrial Supply
Since 1989, Cohen Industrial Supply Co., Inc. is one of the fastest growing independent ductile iron pipe fabrication and distribution companies in America. We are a full-service supplier of ductile iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, and PVC pipe, valves, and fittings serving contractors in the water, wastewater, and petrochemical industries From material takeoff to final billing, Cohen is truly a one-stop shop for all of your water and wastewater piping needs. We provide a turn-key scope of supply consisting of every single bolt, nut, gasket, pipe, valve, fitting, support, etc. to complete ...a job. We perform all of our fabrication services in-house in accordance with AWWA standards and our shops have been certified by SPFA and NSF-61. Over our 30+ year history, we have worked hard to form relationships with contractors as well as the engineers and governing bodies that employ them. Cohens staff is filled with some of the countrys top estimators, project managers, procurement specialists, and supply chain experts. We understand the bidding and estimating process that contractors go through competing for a job, and provide full-service take-offs and quotes using the plans and specifications formulated by these same groups. Cohen is happy to serve as a liaison between engineers and contractors to ensure all submittals and post-bid requirements are clearly defined. Lastly, and most importantly, we know it is mission critical to optimize the delivery process to ensure superintendents and foremen have a positive experience on the job site. One fitting left off the truck can completely halt operations, leaving contractors paying for both personnel and equipment without the work to perform. Our quality control procedures are some of the best in the industry.
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