Job Description
Reporting to the Threading Manager as part of a four-member team, the Threading / Material Labourer Relief Floater is an entry level position requiring minimal training. The Threading / Material Labourer Relief Floater may be assigned to work a various schedule and will be expected to fill in for other entry positions when required.
The Threading / Material Labourer Relief Floater is also required to communicate with Shift Operations Supervisors, Threading and Material Team Leader, Threading Labourers and Material Handlers. Threading / Material Labourer Relief Floater is a key member of the facility’s Quality Assurance and Production Team and will undertake activities associated with the continuous improvement and ensure continuous flow of product through department.
Essential Duties:
- Operate all equipment required to perform necessary job functions.
- Daily shift start up inspections on equipment and follow up on preventive maintenance reports;
- Participate and communicate with all personnel throughout the facility.
- Work with production schedules and understand the product flow through operations to maintain production flow.
- Comply with all PPE requirements.
- Inspect equipment to detect defects;
- Assist in the cleaning of machinery.
- Maintain housekeeping and equipment.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
- Adhere to and comply with all applicable company policies and procedures.
- Grind threads with die grinder (as required per thread design).
- Paint threads with dope.
- Hand thread couplings (ranging in weight from 9 – 56LBS.) onto threaded ends of pipe.
- Power tighten couplings onto joints utilizing automated system;
- Hand thread pin/box end caps onto each joint (less than 1LB).
- Enter individual information into computer and generate ID tag for each finished piece.
- Maintain handwritten production reports.
- Operate radio frequency equipment and control all inventory transactions.
- Participate and communicate with all personnel throughout the facility.
- Work with production schedules and understand the product flow through operations to maintain production flow in order to maintain or exceed established production expectations.
- Monitor inventories so that quantities are met. Report discrepancies to the Shift Supervisor.
- Package loads for shipping and storage (lumber, stacks, racks and strapping will be required)
- Verify integrity and preservation of product.
- Perform cycle counts with radio frequency equipment as required.
- Tally pipe as required to ensure the accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and report any damages of pipe, couplings or thread protectors.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Conferring with supervisors and operators in order to report equipment malfunctions and resolve production problems.
- Completion of pre use inspection of equipment to detect defects and wear.
- Compliance to Environmental Health and safety standards and engagement with EHS program and duties as assigned.
- Provide coaching and expertise to other members by sharing expertise and working as a team to meet common business objectives.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and cost savings.
- Participate in meetings and committees to communicate information and serve as a liaison with other departments and managers.
- Using a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment to perform duties.
- Other duties as assigned for which he/she has received required training, possesses qualifications and/or is considered competent.
Educational and Experience Requirements for this position:
- Minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
- Proven written/verbal communication ability.
- Basic technical aptitude including but not limited to: computers, math, assembly and general manufacturing principles.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts.
- Demonstrated capability to work with bucking equipment and pipe conveyors.
- Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practices used in the threading and yard department.
- Satisfactory criminal reference check in accordance with the company’s policy.
Personal Skills/Attributes Required for the Position:
- Professional, co-operative attitude and behaviour.
- Ability to work productively in an environment with a wide range of temperatures.
- Ability to frequently lift/push/pull objects that are 75 pounds or heavier, repeatedly.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat and walk about the facility.
- Ability to meet physical and cognitive demands assessments.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and concentrate on tasks.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to motivate and support a work team on both individual and team basis.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with front line workers and management, and to function as an effective team member,
- Excellent communication skills, including both verbal and written skills with the ability to give and receive feedback.
- Excellent organizational skills, i.e. time management, ability to prioritize, etc.;
- Willingness to be actively involved in problem-solving activities following effective and proven methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis.
- Willingness to embrace new challenges.