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.