Finishing Operator

Why Join Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Finishing Department Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our finishing processes while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

- Operate equipment to maximize quality, safety, and productivity.

- Monitor and adjust machinery and equipment as required.

- Conduct assigned housekeeping, maintenance, and quality responsibilities.

- Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting for minor repairs of process problems and breakdowns.

- High attention to detail.

- Problem solve and support continual improvements of the process.

- Operate and/or guide cranes.

- Operate fork trucks.

- Record production, inventory and complete quality documentation as required.

- Flexible to work any shift assignment.

- Read and use gages.

- Work in a fast-paced production environment.

- Set-up, start, observe and perform changeovers on large machinery.

What You Bring

We’re looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

- Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

- Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

- Must be willing and able to cross-train in all operator areas.

- Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.

What You'll Gain

- Get paid for what you know – and earn more as you learn more.

- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment.

- A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement.

- Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry.

- Overtime opportunities.

And Benefits That Include

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability

- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%

- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period

- Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions

- Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday

- Paid Vacation Time

- Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program

- Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.