Production Mill Operator - Sinton, Texas

Bull Moose Tube; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Quarterly bonus potential

401(k) plan

Job summary

Bull Moose Tube in Sinton, Texas is hiring a full-time Mill Operator to operate and monitor the mill, ensure quality, and meet production schedules. You will follow safety rules, work with team members, perform setup tasks, read gauges, and maintain accurate production records while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and flexibility to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Team-based work environment experience preferred.
• Able to read micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Demonstrates safety, quality, and attendance discipline.

Responsibilities

• Read and apply micrometers, calipers, gauges and tape measures.
• Operate the mill and controls to produce tube per specs.
• Perform mill setups, roll changes and impedance setup.
• Maintain daily production sheets and adhere to quality rules.
• Support changeovers and communicate safety or quality issues.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Verbal & math skills

Computer literate

Read tape measure

Overtime capable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bull Moose Tube Company is seeking to hire a full-time Mill Operator in our SINTON, TEXAS location.

We know that we would not be successful without our hardworking team made up of individuals who believe in maintaining a steadfast dedication to our customers and to each other. Here at Bull Moose Tube, we believe in teamwork, integrity, growth, and safety. We offer competitive pay and a generous benefits package which includes comprehensive health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, quarterly bonus potential, and a rich 401(k) plan!

About Bull Moose Tube

Founded in 1962, Bull Moose Tube is a steel manufacturer committed to excellence in everything that we do. We boast more than a half-century of manufacturing and selling superior steel pipe and tube. Our enduring commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service has made us a long-standing dominant force in the market. We are driven to be the best.

SUMMARY

Understands and reinforces the Company vision of being the best producer of steel pipe and tube in North America. Performs assigned tasks in a manner reflecting and achieving the Vision consistent with the Company's Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, & Growth and Results. Utilise and operate equipment, material and tools in the inspection and processing of tube for use on the mill. Responsible for safe operation of the mill in the capacity as Mill Operator and all ancillary activities that support the production of quality tube for customers. Complies with all safety, quality, customer focus, preventative maintenance and housekeeping standards. All other duties as assigned and expected.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Read and apply micrometer, caliper, gages and tape measure
• Understand and use shop floor system
• Read and interpret customer and ASTM specs
• Perform mill setups, roll changes, impeder setup
• Operation of mill, scarf and mill controls
• Understanding of forming, fins, weld box and sizing sections for manufacturing acceptable tube
• Understanding proper use and function of Eddy tester
• Proper processing of slit consumed tags to ensure accuracy of production yields and bundle tag printouts for accuracy of customer orders and traceability
• Fills out production sheets on a daily basis
• Assists during changeover where needed
• Complete knowledge of Company quality requirements and procedures
• Complete knowledge of Company safety requirements and procedures
• Complete knowledge of Company housekeeping rules for all work and non-work areas utilized
• Communicate to management and peers any safety, quality, preventative maintenance, customer focus, or equipment issues as part of the company's improvement initiatives

Other Essential Duties

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Work cooperatively with others to ensure constructive and productive business relationships
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Be able to understand and effectively use computerized business systems and other technology and business platforms

Qualifications

• Work well in a team-based environment
• Self-motivated and driven
• Problem solving skills
• Continuous improvement focused
• Strong verbal and math skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, caliper and gages
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to conform to safety and quality requirements
• Ability to stand for long periods of time as well as walk, twist, bend, kneel, see, talk, hear
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently and on occasion lift or move 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled facility - WAREHOUSE SETTING

This job posting does not comprise an exhaustive list of all functions that this employee may be required to perform; the employee may be required to perform additional duties/functions as assigned.

Bull Moose Tube (BMT) and its affiliated companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary: $25.25 per hour