End Welder Operator

About the role

The End Welder shall operate in the functions of welding metal slitted material in accordance with plant policies and procedures. He/she will ensure a safe and compliant operation during his/her shift.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and operation of mill entry, Flatteners, End Welder Machine and Accumulator.
• Responsible for cross weld quality
• Responsible for coil edge condition.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed to be processed.
• Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Responsible for performing routine PM of equipment.
• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Years of Experience: 1 year experience in welding.
• Job Knowledge: At least Knowledge and experience within the OCTG pipe industry is preferable.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery, hand tools and hand held technical devices.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and welding operation.
• Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Employees must be able to work with a flexible schedule, which may require over-time.
• Understands all applicable location safety rules and regulations and makes sure that all are being followed.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

• Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted on site.
• The ability to lift 25/50 pounds regularly.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds.
• The ability to work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to see 20-20 when corrected.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.