Machine Helper Jobs in Hammond, LA (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY (Fabrication) 

Assists workers engaged in fabrication of pipe by performing any combination of following tasks: Lifts, positions, and removes product from machines to assist in welding and fitting. 

POSITION SUMMARY (Quality Control) 

Assists workers engaged in fabrication of pipe by performing any combination of following tasks: Lifts, positions, and removes product from machines to assist in quality control functions. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To accomplish this successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Functions Statement(s) (Fabrication) 

Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators. 

Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. 

Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of any malfunctions. 

Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists. 

Mark or tag identification on parts. 

Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances. 

Clean and lubricate equipment. 

Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production. 

Start machines or equipment to begin production processes. 

Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them. 

Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping. 

Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines. 

Pack and store materials and products. 

Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures. 

Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks. 

Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process. 

Prepare raw materials for processing. 

Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications. 

Thread ends of items such as thread, cloth, and lace through needles and rollers, and around take-up tubes. 

Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained. 

Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas. 

Position spouts or chutes of storage bins so that containers can be filled. 

Fold products and product parts during processing. 

Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products. 

Unclamp and hoist full reels from braiding, winding, or other fabricating machines, using power hoists. 

Dump materials such as prepared ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing.  

Break up defective products for reprocessing. 

Change machine gears, using wrenches. 

Cut or break flashing from materials or products. 

Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts. 

Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles. 

Essential Functions Statement(s) (Quality Control) 

• Expedite and located fabricated pipe spools. 

• Buff/prep completed welds for NDE exams. 

• Locate/flag spools needed for NDE. 

• Operate overheard crane to load RT cells. 

• Track sketches 

• Deliver/expedite sketches from Document Control to the shop. 

• Relay RT film for processing 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS  

Competency Statement(s) 

Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct. 

Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. 

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. 

Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. 

Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Education:  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred or 1 year of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.   

Experience:  None.     

Computer Skills:  Not applicable.   

Certifications & Licenses: None specifically required.