Heat Treat Operator at Vallourec in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operate equipment, such as furnaces, Quench, photo eyes, flame-hardening machines, and electronic induction machines that harden, anneal, and heat-treat metal.


• Determine types and temperatures of quenching media needed to attain specified part hardness, toughness, and ductility, using heat-treating charts and knowledge of methods, equipment, and metals.


• Reading and understanding gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is properly running.


• Adherence to API and quality standards


• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.


• Participation in level 1 maintenance, preventative maintenance, and 5S


• Entering and validating data manually as well as using a computer


• Adherence to corporate policies, procedures, practices and specifications.


• Adherence to department policies, procedures, practices and specifications.


• Adherence to OSHA safety standards, and departmental Lock out Tag out policies


• Operate overhead, and floor crane


• Operate forklift and scissor lift


• Work in confined spaces for equipment maintenance


• Perform all other tasks assigned


• Report all discrepancies to department supervisor

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner


• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully


• Develops alternative solutions


• Works well in group problem solving situations


• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics


• Observes safety and security procedures


• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines


• Reports potentially unsafe conditions


• Uses equipment and materials properly


• Must be able to lift maximum 40lbs


• Read, write, and communicate clearly in the English language


• Willing to work rotating 8-12 hour shifts, weekends, and holidays


• Basic math skills


• Computer skills


• Work in outside environment conditions

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

Directable, Teamwork, Adaptability, Accountability, Reliability/dependability, Initiative

Safety awareness, Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback , Pride in performance, Continuous Improvement/Quality, Communication , Positive responses to change, High attention to detail.

Operation