Harco Fittings is a member of the IPEX. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation, and extraordinary service. We want to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
Harco Fittings LLC, founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia is a producer of gasketed joint injection-molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings. Our Harco locations span across seven states in the US. Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and growing team today?
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Machine Operator. This role is based in our facility in Lynchburg, Virginia, and reports to the Production Supervisor. The work schedule is a 12 hour night shift from 7pm until 7am on a 2-2-3 continental schedule.
Job Summary
We are seeking an upbeat individual who will be responsible to ensures that the final product aligns with the company's quality standards which includes the reliability, usability, and performance of the product. In general, these meticulous professionals are accountable for using tools to perform checks to ensure quality standards are met and the equipment is running accurately!
Principal Responsibilities
- Carry out production, inspection, packaging, and machine operation duties.
- Efficiently supervise production equipment.
- Perform quality control checks, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor.
- Perform quality checks using micrometers, calibers, and tape measures.
- Package pipe in accurate pallet sizes and quantities and document production.
- Use basic hand tools and operate forklift.
- Identify, transfer, and load material for production.
- Inspect and report potential unsafe or hazardous conditions.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Must be eager to learn, excited to work on a team, and have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Other duties as the need arises and/or assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be knowledgeable in measurement systems and basic math.
- Experience operating a forklift is considered an asset.
- Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a self-starter with good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills coupled with an eagerness to learn.
- Good team player including with a demonstrated ability to contribute to and foster a positive team environment.
Tools & Equipment
- Experience with the use of basic hand tools.
Work Environment
- Requires good mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting (to a maximum of 80 lbs).
- Must be able to perform job responsibilities safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long term Disability
- 401k and company match
- Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick days
- Referral Program
- Reimburse COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
Harco Fittings is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com
