Machine Operator

Company: ISCO Industries
Location: Wellford
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

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. ISCO offers a standard benefits package of medical/dental/vision, and a 401k! 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.

Starting Pay Range: $18+ (Dependent on Experience)

Position Summary

Fabricates and assembles 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.

Essential Duties

• Reads and interprets blueprints, product drawings and pic ticket orders to determine materials, tools and equipment needed to complete work.
• Fabricates and assembles product per specifications.
• Follows quality control procedures to ensure fabricated product meets customer specifications.
• Maintains accurate records of materials used on ticket ; locates and pulls required materials in inventory.
• Maintains clean work area and equipment; follows safety procedures concerning use of equipment and materials to maintain safe working conditions.
• Operates ISCO's fusion and fast fusion equipment, cranes and forklifts.
• Utilizes a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Base Qualifications and Competencies
  
  Education, Training and Experience- High School diploma or GED; working knowledge of tools used in: welding, fusing, cutting, and measuring; working knowledge of carpentry and hand tools; ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation, maintenance and procedures manuals, and ability to read/interpret blueprints/drawings for fabrication; ability to understand/perform basic math functions of plane geometry, fractions, percentages and ratios; ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form; proficient in use of business email and an understanding of basic internet usage.
  
  Position requires forklift certification and experience. Prior fabrication experience and fusion qualification preferred.
  
  Quality & Quantity- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote the effectiveness of fabrication operations; Audits own work to ensure quality and accuracy; demonstrates attention to detail. Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and with accuracy.
  
  Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to complete work; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  
  Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  
  Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities to meet deadlines; Uses time efficiently.
  
  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 and Work Environment
  
  Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force; and regularly exerting 10 pounds of force to move objects. Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequent stooping, crouching, reaching, and walking are required. Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing with close visual acuity are required.
  
  While performing this job the individual is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes/airborne particles; and 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.

Keywords: ISCO Industries, Asheville , Machine Operator, Professions , Wellford, North Carolina