Senior Beveling Operator: Precision Pipe Fabrication

Borusan Pipe; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Borusan Pipe in Baytown, TX is seeking a Beveling Operator to support pipe fabrication activities. The role involves setting up beveling machines, inspecting bevels to meet specifications, and coordinating with the Hydrotester team when needed.

You will work in dusty, noisy plants with PPE, handle up to 50 pounds, and follow 5S and safety rules while maintaining equipment and communicating with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• Experience with operating automated equipment preferred.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and hand tools.
• Knowledge of SRM manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Flexible schedule with possible overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Beveling machine set-up during size changeovers.
• Ensure bevels conform to quality requirements on work orders.
• Prevent pipes with inside scarf from moving to next operation.
• Communicate product details and unfinished duties during operator changes.
• Read work orders to determine production specifications.
• Serve as back-up for Hydrotester / Pre-Visual Check Operator when needed.
• Maintain machinery by observing operations and correcting malfunctions.
• Clean and service equipment during maintenance downtime.
• Notify Supervisor/Engineer as necessary.
• Collaborate with station operators on quality goals.
• Reject non-conforming products and readjust equipment.
• Follow PPE policies and safety rules and the 5S procedure.
• Report material/equipment problems to Supervisor/Engineer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Basic math

Reading/writing

Experience with automated equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Beveling machine

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Working conditions are the same as the conditions provided in the pipe manufacturing industry. Working environment temperature is in parallel with weather conditions. It requires working in dusty, noisy and greasy environments. Work involves lifting, pulling and/or pushing of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Standing and walking considerable distances. Operation requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

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1.Qualifications:

1.1.A High School diploma or GED equivalent.

1.2.Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

1.3.Experience with operating automated equipment preferred.

1.4.Manual dexterity required for operating machinery, hand tools and hand-held measurement devices.

1.5.Knowledge of SRM manufacturing processes, procedures for at least one year is a plus.

1.6.Employee must be able to work with a flexible schedule which may require over-time and weekends when necessary.

2.Responsibilities:

2.1.Responsible for beveling machine set-up during size changeovers.

2.2.Ensure the bevels conform to the quality requirement on the work order.

2.3.Ensure that no pipe with inside scarf goes to the next operation.

2.4.Communicating the product details and unfinished duties whenever there is a change of operator.

2.5.Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.

2.6.This position serves as a back-up for the Hydrotester, Pre-Visual Check Operator when necessary.

2.7.Maintain a good machinery condition by observing machine operations; detecting machinery malfunctions and make required corrections.

2.8.Responsible to clean and service all the equipment during scheduled maintenance and downtime.

2.9.Communicate to Supervisor and Engineer when necessary.

2.10.Communicating and working together with the work station operators

2.11.Reject non-conforming products and readjust equipment to correct problems.

2.12.Employee must follow all PPE policies and safety rules.

2.13.Employee must follow the 5S implementation procedure.

2.14.Communicating to Supervisor and Engineer any problems with material and equipment.

3.Activities:

3.1.Inspecting Bevel ends in accordance to ASTM and or Standard Operating Procedure

3.2.Employee must report to his immediate supervisor and Engineer for briefing on daily tasks.

3.3.Provide and assist with maintenance on the equipment he/she is operating.

3.4.This position may require operating Forklift and Overhead Crane.

3.5.Keeping the working environment clean and tidy

3.6.Check that all machinery is properly serviced before starting up and during shift

3.7.Assists in repair and replacement of equipment during maintenance shutdowns.

3.8.Communicate with crew to achieve a quality product.

3.9.Assist in changeovers and maintenance

3.10.Other duties as assigned.

4. Authority and Obligation:
4.1. This position has the authority to stop work if he/she deems it necessary for reason of possible equipment damage.

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