Thank you for visiting our site. We would like to announce, effective immediately, US Rod and Rod Lift Consulting entities will be executing business as LUFKIN Rods.

The combination of these two very experienced and talented teams fuels LUFKIN to raise the performance bar in the artificial lift industry and further improve the quality and responsiveness to our Customer needs.

Straightener Machine Operator

US Rod is currently looking for Straightener Machine Operators.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Set-up straightener/eddy current/MAC System by selecting, installing, indicating, and adjusting required settings, guides and rollers.
  • Responsible for loading bundles on the table.
  • Verify first piece looking for any visual defect across the body and measure diameter, straightness and length.
  • Ensure eddy current/MAC System is setup properly using the standard rod.
  • Document inspections, output and scrap following as described at Straightener Work Instruction.
  • Achieve routing setup and run times and report any difficulties to your Superior.
  • Maintain open communications by documenting actions, irregularities and attentive needs and by completing production and quality paperwork, setting up and/or maintaining organized setup note system.
  • Maintain safe, clean and organized working conditions by adhering to safety and housekeeping procedures.
  • Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reporting repairs requiring service to shop supervisor; keeping equipment clean.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in company arranged educational opportunities, reading technical publications, trying new technologies, and discussing and sharing experiences with others.
  • Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments; performing other duties as assigned including but not limited to better utilization of long cycle times to complete additional value-added work.
  • Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
  • Understand the implications of not conforming to QMS requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • High School diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution.

EXPERIENCE

  • Five (5) plus years of experience in the manufacturing sector.
  • Experience working in an API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 environment a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Machine operation.
  • Use of Measurement Equipment.
  • Tooling applications.
  • Conceptual skills.
  • Process improvement.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Blueprint reading and Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerances.
  • Basic Math Skills.
  • Ability to work with little to no direct supervision.
  • Willingness to work overtime to meet production demands.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

  • Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
  • Sitting, bending, standing, walking, 8-10 hours per day.
  • Able to lift 65 lbs.
  • Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.
  • Exposure to production environment.

OTHERS

  • Attention to detail.
  • Produce error-free work.
  • Deadline-oriented.
  • Make sure that customers’ requests come first.
  • Self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment

Download our application here:

Employee Application

Email completed applications to

jsenna@usrodco.com