Machine Operator

At ISCO, we put high value on appreciation and respect, and provide you with an opportunity to really make a difference. ISCO is a family owned and operated company born and raised in Louisville, KY that is focused on our team members’ growth. In addition to a standard benefits package of medical/dental/vision, ISCO offers a 3% match on retirement! ISCO Industries is an end-to-end piping solutions provider that specializes in HDPE, working with leading edge technology that makes us a market leader.

Position Summary

The Machine Operator will fabricate and assemble polyethylene pipe (HDPE) to create a variety of customized structures such as; fittings, valves, T’s, Y’s, elbows, aqua-shields, geothermal vaults, manholes, dual containment units, pumps, gas aeration lines and similar structures that meet customer specifications by performing the following duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, product drawings and pic ticket orders to determine the materials, tools and equipment needed to complete work
• Follow quality control procedures when fabricating and assembling products per customer specifications
• Maintain accurate records of materials used on “ticket”; locate and pull required materials from inventory
• Sustain clean work area and equipment; follow safety procedures concerning use of equipment and materials for safe working conditions
• Operate ISCO’s fusion and fast fusion equipment, cranes, and forklifts
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Base Qualifications and Competencies

Education, Training and Experience: 

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge and application of tools used in: welding, fusing, cutting, and measuring
• Understanding of carpentry and hand tools
• Read and comprehend safety rules, operations, maintenance, procedure manuals, and blueprints/drawings for fabrication
• Understand/perform math functions of basic geometry, fractions, percentages and ratios
• Interpret technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form
• Proficient use of business email and basic internet usage
• Required forklift certification and experience
• Prior fabrication experience and fusion qualification preferred

Quality & Quantity: 

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; consider ways to improve and promote effectiveness of fabrication operations
• Audits own work to ensure quality and accuracy; maintain attention to detail
• Complete work in timely manner; works quickly, and with accuracy
• Strive to increase productivity

Dependability: 

• Follow instructions, respond to management direction
• Take responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments
• Commit to long hours of work when necessary
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Prioritizes and plans work activities to meet deadlines
• Uses time efficiently

Safety and Security:

• Observes safety and security procedures
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Uses equipment and materials properly

Problem Solving:

• Identifies and resolves fabrication problems in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery of product to customer
• Anticipates and plans for potential delays in fabrication; develops alternative solutions

Teamwork & Professionalism:

• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Accepts responsibility for own actions

Physical Demands

• Occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force
• Regularly exerting 10 pounds of force to move objects
• Required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Frequent stooping, crouching, reaching, and walking
• Constant talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity

Work Environment

When on the job, the machine operator is:

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes/airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extremes of cold/heat, humid conditions or work in high precarious places
• The work environment exposes individual to loud noises from moving equipment and machines