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Day shift - Monday - Thursday 5am to 3pm, paid lunch with overtime on Friday – Weekends off

Tube Forgings of America, Inc.  (TFA) is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of steel piping system welding fittings.  Since 1955, TFA has been manufacturing fittings for high-pressure, high-temperature piping systems.  

With a focus on quality products, availability, and excellent Customer Service, TFA manufactures a wide range of elbows, tees, and other types of steel pipe fittings.  

New employees at TFA receive extensive training under the guidance of experienced operators.  TFA and Zidell Companies have exceptional employee retention and are committed to ensuring a rewarding career for our staff as well as competitive pay and benefits.  

Great benefits offered including:

• Competitive pay with annual reviews
• Two (2) weeks of vacation after 1 year and then up to 5 weeks depending on length of service
• One (1) annual paid Personal Holiday
• Nine (9) paid Holidays annually
• Two (2) weeks of sick time accrued annually
• Medical, Dental, and Vision options the first of the month after date of hire
• 401(k) with a match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid cash bonuses
• Paid leave and Long-Term Disability benefits at no cost
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company sponsored Wellness Program
• Annual employee events including company picnic, holiday celebrations, and much more
• On the job training
• Free on-site parking

What we are looking for from you:

• Self-motivated
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• Able to follow all safety policies and instructions
• Basic math skills
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Work in a manufacturing environment
• Able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing

Tube Forgings of America | 5200 NW Front Avenue, Portland, OR 97210 | 503-241-0716

Zidell Companies and TFA are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary: 
Responsible for assuring that all activities which influence quality and service are consistently being conducted to applicable national and international standards 
(ASME, ASTM, MSS SP-75, ISO 9001).

Requires proficiency and understanding of the essential work instructions and operating and quality control procedures that govern:

• First article inspections at all process locations throughout production which includes: dimensional and visual inspections, detection, assessment, segregation and routing of all discrepant parts, and hardness testing.  Correctly route salvageable product for repair.  Assure the correct product is being used and the applicable paperwork is completed via computer and visual identification.  Locate material for processing both physically and electronically.  Communicate with operators on any discrepancies and relay information to department manager and QC Manager or QC Supervisor.  Work independently proceeding to each first article based on the order each call was received to the pager.
• Inspect and sign-off acceptable salvaged parts from salvage department and t-forge.  Route to next operation pending grind, stamp, or paint.  Route back to salvage repair if not acceptable or prelim if a hold is required.
• Stock test plates into QA plate inventory using sample log.
• Cross-train in specials inspection: pulling orders, stamping, final inspections, and grinding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work environment:

• Exposure to heat and cold, dust, grease, loud noise levels, hot materials, sharp edges, and to the various weather elements. 
• Veneer calipers, micrometers, ultrasonic thickness gauge, portable brinell hardness tester, forklift, various grinders, squares, height gauge, oxy-acetylene torches, steel rule, protractor, calibration gauge blocks, dial and digital gauges and computers. 
• Smoke, oils, grease, propane, paints, etc.

Physical demands:

• Prolonged standing, bending, walking and lifting up to 75lbs withstanding high temperatures for up to 10 hours shifts. 
• Working around furnaces running at 1500-2000 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Wear protective equipment including safety glasses, goggles, ear plugs, coveralls, hard hat, steel toed boots with meta-tarsal guard, face shields, and gloves.

Required education and experience:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete QA math test with a minimum score of 80% within 90 days of hire.
• Required to successfully complete a Visual Acuity test (with or without correction).
• Demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend written procedures.
• Must possess above average reading, writing, and math skills. 
• Company trained OSHA Certified forklift and crane operations. 
• Attention to detail, multi-task oriented, high degree of patience, well organized, and have strong decision-making skills.

Preferred education and experience:

• Previous experience preferred. 
• Job training for this position is provided by department.