Treating Operator

$33,000 - $45,000/Yr

Koppers Industries - Somerville, TX

posted 7 months ago

Full-time
Onsite - Somerville, TX
Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Treating Operator position at Koppers Industries Inc. involves operating and maintaining heat treating equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The operator will be responsible for adhering to all plant administrative rules and applicable operating procedures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment. The role requires the operation of automatic electrically and hydraulically powered machines, including the End Plate machine, as well as other equipment such as vices, presses, and conveyors. Operators will inspect ties to determine if they meet customer specifications and maintain a numerical count of gang-nailed ties, reporting this data to their supervisor. Additionally, the operator will be expected to inform supervisors or maintenance personnel of any major repairs or adjustments needed, and perform other duties as assigned, including all required Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) responsibilities. The position also emphasizes the importance of safety and compliance with SH&E regulations. Operators must promptly report any incidents, injuries, damages, spills, or unsafe conditions, and are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as dictated by hazard assessments. Housekeeping activities are also part of the role, including cleaning up hazardous waste and ensuring a safe working environment around hazardous materials. The operator must be willing to work outdoors and must pass a pre-employment medical screening, as well as be qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator and trained in lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Complies with all plant administrative rules.
  • Complies with all applicable operating procedures.
  • Obeys the plant safety rules.
  • Operates automatic electrically / Hydraulic powered End Plate machine.
  • Operates vice, press, and conveyors.
  • Inspects ties to determine if each end requires gang nails in accordance with customer specifications.
  • Determines if a tie is salvageable or not.
  • Maintains numerical count of gang nailed ties and reports data to supervisor.
  • Performs preventive maintenance.
  • Informs supervisor or maintenance personnel as to the need of major repairs and adjustments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Performs all required SH&E responsibilities.
  • Cleans up drippage from drip tracks and places hazardous waste into proper containers.
  • Cleans up drippage in Treated Wood Storage Yard.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Pass preemployment medical screening.
  • Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.
  • Trained as authorized personnel and/or affected personnel for lockout/tagout.
  • Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements.
  • Trained to handle hazardous waste.
  • Willingness to work outdoors.
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