What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator I - Standman position at LB Foster?
As a Standman, you are responsible for performing various duties including staging and loading couplings, assisting Thread Machine operator, and performing specific jobs based off customer requirements. Must be responsible and comply with all safety guidelines. A keen eye for detail and great mechanical aptitude are also essential.
Responsibilities
1. Understand plant safety and quality policies
2. Review and understand daily production schedule
3. Assist in any plant are yard activities as needed
4. Perform daily tool and workstation inspections
5. Check and adjust racks as required to accommodate material being produced
6. Assist Thread Machine operator perform changeovers and machine setup
7. Stage couplings, protectors, and pipe dope in accordance with production schedule
8. Load couplings onto index rack
9. Roll pipe and perform thread inspection
10. Notify Thread Machine operator of any inspection findings and assist in repairs per specification
11. De-burr pipe after threading
12. Apply thread lubricants per customer order requirements/specification
13. Apply thread protector and/or coupling
14. Tighten coupling and check coupling make-up is within specification
15. Roll pipe to bundling workstation
16. Assist with plant and yard activities as needed and requested.
Education, Experience and Skills
• High school diploma are equivalent
• Previous experience operating machinery in a production environment, preferred
• 1 year experience working in a manufacturing production environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to properly operate machinery
• Ability to perform daily and preoperational maintenance
• Must be able to work with hands for pushing, pulling, and rolling pipe when needed
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow daily production schedules
• Ability to operate hand tools
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to identify the differences in material
Competencies
• Safety
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus
• Attention to detail
• Integrity & trust
• Critical Thinking
• Continuous Improvement
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Good visual acuity
The Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
- Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
- 10 paid holidays per year and PTO accrual plan
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
