Vulcan Tubeworx

Tube Mill Operator

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

$41,600-$62,400

About This Job

Job description

The responsibilities of a tube mill operator are to set up and operate machines. Other duties are to oversee the mill crew, monitor operations or procedures, and provide maintenance for equipment as needed. A mill operator also reviews incoming orders as well as packaging and tagging material. They handle heavy machinery, including forklifts.

Responsibilities

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Perform functions to provide manufacturing production with sufficient operation of the tube mill.

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Perform duties to set up, adjust, and operate an aluminum welded tube mill, quality lab equipment, drive a lift-truck and determine appropriate settings and operational sequences, within the limitations of standard methods and procedures.

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Troubleshoot welded tube mill process in areas relating to manufacturing problem resolution and process improvement, working within the limits of established policies.

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Reports non-conformities identified to the Production Supervisor and the Quality Department

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Makes adjustments to sizing section driven stand rolls and side pass rolls to properly size tubing.

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Operate control panel for tube mill, annealer and induction welder. Sets and monitors temperature for in-line annealer and induction welder.

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Tooling Setup Charts to properly set mill up for given sizes

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Set-up, operate and adjust parameters of welded tube mill equipment and tooling to maximize efficiency and quality requirements

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Execute and record all production/quality checks

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Performs dimensional and visual inspection of samples provided for beginning/end of production runs and follows written procedures for documenting weld integrity.

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Operation of the mill will require multifunction operation of multiple control panels in sequence to ensure proper operation.

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Perform or assist with any departmental operations, as needed or directed to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions. Ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.

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Assist in the process examination, quality documentation, and root cause analysis.

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Assist in equipment validations, safety and quality audits.

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Able to work in a team environment reacting to production conditions and routinely changing job functions.

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Able to keep up with normal production requirements while using proper body mechanics to work in a safe manner.

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Work from schedules, production orders, prints and specifications.

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Perform other duties and assignments as assigned.

Qualifications

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High School Diploma or GED

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Minimum of 2 years experience as Tube Mill Operator

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person