Production 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 Production Operator, you’ll be responsible for performing essential operational and maintenance tasks to keep our pipe mill running safely and efficiently.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

- Committing to safety and quality in all tasks

- Performing area 5S tasks to maintain cleanliness and organization

- Working any assigned shift with flexibility

- Completing autonomous maintenance tasks (greasing, oiling, checking fluid levels)

- Operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and motorized vehicles

- Participating in continuous improvement activities

- Troubleshooting minor electrical and mechanical issues

- Knowing the location of all shutdown and lockout switches in your area

- Removing scrap and maintaining a clean work environment

- Operating all floor stations in your assigned area

- Making equipment adjustments as directed by operators or supervisors

- Understanding the functionality of all equipment in the pipe mill

- Identifying and reporting quality defects immediately

- Minimizing operational delays by proactively addressing breakdowns and hazards

- Completing shift reports and submitting to Team Leader by end of shift

- Executing tooling and roll changes

- Performing effective equipment repairs within your expertise

- Using QA tools and measurement instruments (micrometers, etc.)

- Other duties as assigned

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)

- General mechanical skills; ability to use torch and tools effectively

- Ability to learn all area-specific responsibilities

- Language skills: Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals

- Math skills: Add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

- Reasoning ability: Apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions

- Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables

- Willingness to cross-train in all floor operator areas

- Physical ability to perform all job functions

- Strong teamwork, adaptability, reliability, initiative, and safety awareness

- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

- Pride in performance and commitment to continuous improvement

- Effective communication skills

- Previous training and experience in a manufacturing environment

- Preferred: Experience with steelmaking and/or pipe mill operations

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 (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.