Mill Operator

Description:

The Mill Operator manufactures pipe by using electric resistance welding (ERW) process and ensures that products conform to specifications material in accordance with plant policies and procedures. Their function involves checking the weld quality and perform setups/changeovers for different pipe sizes. He/she will ensure a safe and compliant operation during his/her shift.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Operation requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, work boots, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. Employee must clock in and out during shifts. Any misrepresentation of time by the employee or co-worker for such employee shall be grounds for termination.

1. Qualifications:

1.1. A High School diploma or equivalent of 3+ years’ experience as Mill Operator.

1.2. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

1.3. Manual dexterity required for operating, machinery, hand tools and hand held technical devices.

1.4. Knowledge of the manufacturing mill processes, procedures, and welding operation.

1.5. Must be certified to use Forklift or crane as needed.

1.6. Employee must be able to work with a flexible schedule which may require over-time.

2. Responsibilities:

2.1. Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.

2.2. Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.

2.3. Direct and train other workers to change rolls, operate mill equipment, and put on/remove induction coil.

2.4. Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators in order to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.

2.5. Mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.

2.6. Fill out necessary quality assurance forms.

2.7. Check, measure, and record size of strip at different stand locations.

2.8. Must maintain a routine for greasing all the rolls to ensure long life cycle for rolls.

2.9. Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed to be processed.

3. Activities:

3.1. Set distance points between rolls, guides, meters, and stops, according to specifications.

3.2. Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

3.3. Install equipment such as guides, guards, gears, cooling equipment, and rolls, using hand tools.

3.4. Record mill production on schedule sheets.

3.5. Paint or mark the pipe to show the scrap pipe length to be cut at the cut-off.

3.6. Monitor the Mill tools used during production and replace if necessary.

3.7. Assist in Minor Maintenance repairs as needed.

3.8. Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

3.9. Other duties as assigned.

4. Authority and Obligation:

4.1. Has the authority to stop mill operation at any time that is deemed necessary for reasons of safety, quality, or priority.

4.2. Reports to the Mill Supervisor and/or Slitter and Tooling Supervisor and when necessary to the Director of Slitter, Pipe Production and Maintenance and Engineering.