Mill Operator II (Welder), Lead B-Night Shift

NWPX Infrastructure; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NWPX Infrastructure in Saginaw, MI is seeking a Mill Operator to operate mill equipment for steel pipe production under supervision. You will follow safety policies, read blueprints, weld and splice pipe, and help breakdown coils while maintaining 5S and housekeeping.

Strong attention to detail and ability to read instructions, use precision measuring tools, and communicate issues to supervision are essential. Prior mill operator experience is preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred mill operator experience in steel production.
• Current FCAW 2G/3G and SMAW 2G/3G/7018 certificates preferred; tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mill equipment for steel pipe production.
• Weld and splice pipe and break down coils.
• Follow safety rules, wear PPE, and maintain 5S housekeeping.
• Read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.

Skills

Mill operation

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma

Welding certification (preferred)

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Welding equipment

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

Under frequent supervision, the Mill Operator specializes in operating various mill equipment for steel pipe production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all safety and company policies / procedures and promotes a safe culture.
• Complies with all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Operator various mill equipment.
• Weld and splice pipe.
• Break down coils.
• Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage and waste areas.
• Follow all work instructions, procedures, and job safety (JSA’s)
• Properly identify (mark) pipe with the use of spray paint
• Effectively communicates issues to management
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and performance of the essential functions
• Maintain 5’s in work area.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Safely operate machinery certified to use – overhead crane, forklift
• Propose standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job safety analysis (JSA’s)
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary
• Sub arc welding
• Pick-up welding
• Mill operator II will participate in the training of Mill Operator I

JOB SCOPE:

This position provides support to the Mills department with the primary focus on equipment operation

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to operate and or learn the following: gap operator, floor operator, plasma torches, welding, cutting torch, power tools, air grinders, milling head operation and setup
• Must be able to use precision measuring equipment including but not limited to measuring tape and 100th diameter tape
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, multitask and work independently with attention to detail
• Ability to work against and meet deadlines
• Must be able to operate a welding machine. Grinder and cutting torch safely.
• Basic math problems

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preference given to individuals who have previous Mill operator experience
• Current / valid certification in FCAW 2G and 3G and SMAW 2G, 3G and 7018 preferred-selected candidates will be required to provide proof of certification and or pass weld test.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead crane and or sub arc welding helping.

QUALIFICATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Work hours and or shift may vary or change based on operational needs
• Must be able to work overtime as required including but not limited to weekend work

WORK HOURS / SHIFT

• Work hours and or shift may vary or change based on operational needs.
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIORMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet 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.

Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard hours including shift work, weekends, or evening work.

Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and / or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Vision Requirements:

Over 2/3 of the time:

• Close vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth Perception
• Adjust visual focus

Up to 2/3 of the time:

• Close vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vison
• Depth Perception
• Adjust visual focus

Less than 1/3 of the time:

• Close vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vison
• Depth Perception
• Adjust visual focus

Weather Conditions

Over 2/3 of the time:

• Inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• Both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• Extreme cold: Temperatures typical ly below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
• Extreme Heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and / or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia.

Up to 2/3 of the time:

• Inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• Both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• Extreme cold: Temperatures typical ly below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
• Extreme Heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and / or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia.

Less than 1/3 of the time:

• Inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• Both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• Extreme cold: Temperatures typical ly below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
• Extreme Heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and / or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia.

Noise Levels:

Over 2/3 of the time:

• Loud noise
• Very loud noise

Up to 2/3 of the time:

• Loud noise
• Very loud noise

Less than 1/3 of the time:

• Loud noise
• Very loud noise

Supervision Received:

Supervision: The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures, and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.