Busbar Operator in Houston, Texas at Trystar Inc

The Busbar Operator is responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating busbar punching and bending equipment to produce high-quality components that meet engineering drawings, specifications, and production requirements. This role loads, positions, punches, cuts, bends, and inspects busbar materials for dimensional accuracy and quality while maintaining accurate production, material usage, scrap, machine setting, and maintenance records. The Busbar Operator follows all safety procedures, PPE requirements, SOPs, and company policies and works closely with supervisors, engineers, quality personnel, and team members to support production targets, process improvements, and consistent output.

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will:

• Set up, calibrate, and operate busbar punching and bending equipment according to engineering drawings, specifications, and production requirements.
• Deburr edges off punch material using a stationary grinder
• Load, position, punch, cut, and bend busbar materials accurately to required dimensions, hole patterns, angles, and sequences.
• Inspect finished parts using appropriate measuring tools to verify dimensional accuracy, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• Monitor production workflow, identify minor equipment or material issues, and make adjustments or escalate concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate production, machine setting, material usage, scrap, and maintenance records.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, SOPs, and company policies while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Partner with supervisors, engineers, quality personnel, and team members to support production targets, process improvements, and high-quality output.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education or vocational training in machine operation, metalworking, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience required; experience operating busbar punching and bending equipment or similar machinery preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand how manufacturing equipment works together to produce high-quality products.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, process sheets, SOPs, and plant directives written in English.
• Ability to perform basic math, use measuring instruments, maintain accurate records, and account for materials and scrap.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while following safety protocols and PPE requirements, including eye, hand, foot, and hearing protection.
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test and meet physical job requirements, including frequent standing, bending, reaching, and lifting or moving materials up to 50 pounds.

Skills:

• Machine setup, calibration, and operation
• Blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation
• Busbar punching, cutting, bending, and material handling
• Use of precision measuring tools and basic math
• Quality inspection and dimensional verification
• Production documentation, material tracking, and scrap reporting
• Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment issue escalation
• Safety compliance, PPE use, and SOP adherence
• Team collaboration, communication, and attention to detail