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Manufacturing Operator - Tube Reducer Operator 2nd Shift

GE Vernova
Wilmington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2026
💰 $69,340/yr($67,880/yr$69,340/yr)

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Job Description Summary

2nd Shift Position
As a Tube Reducer Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating pilgering machines and automatic saw tables, including deburring and serialization processes. You will ensure strict adherence to Manufacturing Engineering Instructions (MEI), Method Sheets (MS), and Operation Parameter Sheets (OPS). Key responsibilities include changing dies and mandrels, converting machinery for different operations, performing preventative maintenance (PM), and troubleshooting equipment and quality issues. This role requires proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and other gauges. Basic maintenance tasks will also be part of your duties to support overall equipment health and operational efficiency.

This position is for 2nd Shift. Typically working hours are 3PM-11PM. Work week is Monday-Friday. Overtime may be necessary at times to support business need. While working the off-shift, you will receive an additional night-shift adder of $1, this transitions to 10% after 5 years of service.

The starting pay for this position will be $33.94/hour progressing to $34.67/hour after 6 months of satisfactory performance.

Job Description


Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensure safe practices and support EHS initiatives.

  • Champion high quality standards. Work with area team members, engineers, and quality, and other personnel on quality excursions.

  • Maintain good housekeeping and ensure work place stays neat, clean and orderly.

  • Set up and operate tube reducer machine according to detailed process instructions, written or verbal instructions.

  • Change dies, mandrels and convert machines as production schedules require.

  • Make the necessary adjustments to the machine using micrometers, indicators, gages and other precision measuring equipment provided.

  • Maintain and interpret records and take necessary action as prescribed. Initiate reports as directed.

  • Monitor product surface and size qualities by periodic checks of ID, OD, and wall thickness samples and make machine setups and adjustments as necessary to assure quality product.

  • Perform coolant changes assuring that proper water/coolant ratio is met.

  • Troubleshoot and correct machinery faults/failures.

  • Perform routine/minor maintenance activities.

  • Assist in scheduled maintenance activities.

  • Set up and operate automatic saw tables according to detailed process instructions, written or verbal instructions.

  • Set up and operate lathes used to chamfer tubing.

  • Instruct and/or train new reducer operators.

  • Exercise care is required in setting up tube reducer to prevent damage of material.

  • Review OPS, MS, and MEI for correctness and recommend changes to enhance safety, quality and productivity.

  • Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience reading and interpreting various gauges including micrometers or vernier calipers. Demonstration will be required.

  • Minimum of three (3) years experience troubleshooting mechanical systems

  • Must have at least one (1) of the following:

    • Minimum of one (1) experience with N/C (Numerically Controlled) Machine Tool equipment operation

    • Minimum of one (1) experience with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment operation

    • College Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Trade/Discipline

    • Must be mechanically inclined with ability to work with hands skillfully. One (1) experience with at least three (3) of the following:  mills, drills, power saws, grinders, presses, screw machines, lathes, deburr/edge contouring

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be proficient with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and Shop Math, including decimals and fractions.

  • Required to work shift work in accordance with business n

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