Machine Operator in Houston, TX at The HEICO Companies, LLC

Job Description

The Company

National Strand is part of the Metals Processing Group which produces steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries, and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels.

Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives, and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

Please take note that National Strand will be relocating to 3959 Oscar Nelson Junior Drive in Baytown, Texas, 77523. Up until the transition is complete, all training and work assignments will be carried out in 12611 Cain Circle, Houston, Texas 77015.

The ideal candidate is a team player, capable of maintaining regular and punctual attendance, and with a positive mindset. The Machine Operator will be responsible for safely operating sophisticated equipment and providing basic preventive maintenance to the machine assigned to them, be quality conscious, and adhere accurately to production schedules.

Job Description

Ø  Primary Responsibilities

• Meeting shift output goals to ensure consistent supply of product to the next step in the process.
• Follow and lead protocols for a safe and healthy work environment.
• Setting-up and running product correctly based on training and information given on production cards. If problems are detected, stop the process, and make minor repairs or refer major problems to production leadership and/or maintenance.
• Operating the machines safely and visually observing while in operation.
• Using overhead cranes and/or forklifts to move product in a safe manner.
• Making joins in wire product by safely operating electric butt-welding machines.
• Generating correct identification tags and attaching to finished product.
• Monitor for quality control and make minor machine repairs when detecting a problem.
• Ensuring work area is maintained clean and safety standards are followed.
• Accurately reporting production data as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $18/h up to $19/h depending on the position the candidate gets hired for.