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JOB DUTIES • Under the guidance of a Plant Foreman, performs responsible technical work in the operation and minor maintenance of equipment at the pipe coating processing plant. • Operates equipment as designed by the manufacturer and perform maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation within the pipe coating processing plant. • Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all company safety rules/policies, regulations, company quality standards, and ISO policies. • Ensure all processed pipe meets and/or exceeds the quality standards as specified by the company's manuals or client's specifications. • Record and document all required information for the Plant Foreman upon completion of activities. • Participates in all employee meetings including daily safety/tool box meetings. • Participate in on-the-job training and any additional training as required. • Maintain all proper housekeeping standards in assigned work area. • Other tasks as assigned by Foreman, Plant Shift Supervisor, or Plant Manager DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS PLANT OPERATOR I : Performance of more routine tasks and duties under the supervision of higher level operators and foremen. PLANT OPERATOR II : Distinguished from the Plant Operator I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. PLANT OPERATOR III : Distinguished from the other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the duties assigned, including performing lead supervisory activities. EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS • High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred • Previous equipment operator experience in a manufacturing environment required • Must be mechanically inclined and prefer prior mechanical experience • Must be available to work overtime and do shift work as needed • Ability to comprehend both written and verbal English language PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS Environment : Coating processing plant environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, solvents, electrical energy, toxic materials, hazardous chemicals and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in confined spaces; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces. Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting; standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and operating motorized equipment. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment. Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.