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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:
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Competitive pay with annual reviews
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Two (2) weeks of vacation after 1 year and then up to 5 weeks depending on length of service
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One (1) annual paid Personal Holiday
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Nine (9) paid Holidays annually
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Two (2) weeks of sick time accrued annually
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Medical, Dental, and Vision options the first of the month after date of hire
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401(k) with a match
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Profit Sharing
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Paid cash bonuses
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Paid leave and Long-Term Disability benefits at no cost
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Company sponsored Wellness Program
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Annual employee events including company picnic, holiday celebrations, and much more
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On the job training
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Free on-site parking
What we are looking for from you:
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Self-motivated
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Flexible and willing to learn
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Ability to work independently and with a team
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Ability to read and understand work instructions
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Able to follow all safety policies and instructions
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Basic math skills
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Able to lift 50 lbs
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Work in a manufacturing environment
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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:
To safely, effectively, and efficiently process non-conforming parts back into the production facility after correction.
Requires proficiency and understanding of the essential work instructions and operating and quality control procedures that govern:
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Set-up and operate trim saw by trimming excessive material from the product prior to machining.
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Operate the plug press to re-size out of code fittings with the aid of plug ball or R/R dies.
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General grinding on fittings that are non-conforming using a die grinder, angle grinder or file to smooth the rough edges.
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Grinding bar plates
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Operate forklifts.
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Other duties as assigned.
Work environment:
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Extensive exposure to all outside weather conditions and inside factory environment such as dirt, smoke, grease, noise, oil, graphite, lubricants, cold and or hot environmental conditions.
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Continuous exposure to presses, electrically controlled handheld boom, furnaces, forklifts, overhead cranes, grinders, hand tools, inspection equipment, welders, band saws, stamp machines, hot steel, conveyors, hydraulic boom, and tilt table.
Physical demands:
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Constant lifting to a maximum of 65 lbs., bending, twisting, and stretching.
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Work requires regular to continuous physical effort; stand on feet entire 10-hour shift, bend in cramped space, extreme heat from forges.
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Wear protective equipment required in all production areas including coveralls or long sleeves, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, metatarsal steel toed boots, and safety glasses with side shields.
Required education and experience:
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High School or equivalent
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Use of Hand Tools
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Knowledge of basic codes and fitting specifications
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Set-up of trim saw and specific measuring
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Highly motivated
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Attention to detail
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Follows instruction closely
