2nd and 3rd Shift Tube Mill Operator

Lock Joint Tub; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lock Joint Tub in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Mill Operator responsible for tending to mills that form welded steel coils into tubing. Key duties include ensuring product quality, generating production tags, and leading operations during shifts. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and skills in welding. The physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and working in a loud environment. The company provides a 2nd and 3rd shift premium.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent education, strong mechanical ability preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and shop orders.
• Ability to use Tig/Mig welder and other basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Tend the mills and ensure quality product output.
• Generate production tags and ensure operational efficiency.
• Lead the production unit and assist in training new trainees.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Troubleshooting skills

Welding

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Tig/Mig welder

Hydraulic Weld Tester

Micrometers

Measuring tape

Basic hand tools

Job description

Hours

2nd Shift = 3pm - 11pm

3rd Shift - 11pm - 7am

Due to Union bumping rights, applicants must have shift flexibility

2nd shift premium = $1.80/hr

3rd shift premium = $1.25/hr

Summary

Tends one or more mills that forms welded steel coils into tubing by performing the following duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Discusses order status with previous shift.
• Obtains next order and reviews with Mill crew.
• Does mill setup and verifies a quality product is in spec for the Customer shop order and sustains daily operation.
• Verifies staged material/staged packaging matches shop orders.
• Manually checks O.D and ID scarfing tool, replaces if necessary.
• Retrieves samples, measures samples and makes adjustments if necessary and records setup data.
• Enters results in WIP system.
• Visually verifies tubing is correct.
• Generates production tags.
• Rechecks tubing every 10-20 minutes and retrieves samples per the shop order.
• The Mill Operator is responsible for reviewing all shop orders and drawing specifications with the Mill crew. This includes verification and documentation of steel tubing during the manufacturing process.
• Understand the operation of the mill and supporting equipment, diagnose faults and assist maintenance in repair operations.
• Mill Operators are critical to the training of future mill trainees.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Mill Operator leads the production unit and acts as a quarterback for the shift.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school education; or equivalent education, strong mechanical ability preferred and experience a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, shop orders, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and Company rules.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area and circumference. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Trouble shooting ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions to crew members furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Able to use Tig/Mig welder, reciprocating Saw, Hydraulic Weld Tester, micrometers, measuring tape, Corner Radius Gauges, Feeler Gauges, Protractor, JIB Crane and basic hand tools.

Ability to set up functions for all size runs on 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8 mills per the set up sheet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment provided by the Company and to be safety conscious.