Combine Operator

Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM Combine Operator's primary responsibility is to operate a series of machines that measures, cuts, and labels coiled or straight lengths of copper tubing from a large stock roll. The machines include the pan/payoff/basket, reactor arm, pre-straightener rollers, wipers, straighteners rollers, tester, metal stamp, link counter, ink stamper, saw or shear, exit rollers, blow off table, and discharge rack. The coils and straight lengths range in diameter from 1/4" to 7/8" and the length ranges from 10' to 20'. The Operator averages completing 12 basket rolls of stock per shift. 70 to 80 percent of the finished products are straight lengths Operate push button, turn key, touch screen controls and adjustment knobs to engage and disengage the automatic # 8 Combine series of machines. Check completed pieces for quality including label or stamp location, straightness, and diameter of wall width. Completed pieces weigh up to seven pounds. Use hand saw or electric saw to cut off end of stock roll. Then, pull end of stock roll out of basket and lead into rollers, through the saw/shear area, and then through the exit rollers. Open door to saw/shear area and remove jammed or lodged pieces of copper tubing from machine. May require use of electric saw and hammer. Opening door requires up to 15 pounds of force. Moving saw requires 25 pounds of force. Document hourly production with paper and pencil. Change out saw attachment to sheer attachment and back approximately one to three times per week. Requires use of overhead crane to lift saw or sheer attachment and Allen wrenches to loosen and tighten bolts. Place roll of barcodes in machine. Replace wipers. Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Job Details Pay Type Hourly Mueller Copper Tube Company LLC.- Fulton, 409 Mueller Rd, Fulton, Mississippi, United States of America We use technology, such as cookies, to improve site functionality, personalize content, and analyze web traffic. By clicking "Accept" you also allow us to share information with third party advertising and analytics partners and use your information for advertising and analytics purposes. You can learn more about online tracking in our Cookie Statement Accept Reject Cookie Settings