Tube Mill Operator II

Forum Energy Technologies; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies seeks an experienced Tube Mill Operator to setup, operate, and troubleshoot welded tube mill equipment in a fast-paced production environment. You will ensure tubing meets specifications, document inspections, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requires 3+ years of welded tube mill experience, plus strong reading of prints, SPC charts, and measurement tools. Role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and Lean manufacturing practices in a site-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating welded tube mill equipment and related tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret production orders, prints, and SPC charts.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing principles and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs setup, adjustment, and operation of welded tube mill equipment.
• Monitors multiple control panels and maintains proper temperatures.
• Analyzes process data to optimize productivity and quality.
• Inspects tubing to verify conformance to specifications through various tests.
• Documents production and quality checks and reports nonconformities.
• Provides training to junior operators and supports process improvements.

Skills

Welded Tube Mill

Reading prints/specs

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring tools

Computer literacy

Forklift certified

LEAN manufacturing

HSE compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Summary

Under limited supervision, responsible for the setup, adjustment, and operation of High Frequency Welded Tube Mills and associated equipment in accordance with established standard methods, procedures, HSE requirements, quality standards, and productivity goals. Provides manufacturing support to ensure continuous operation of the tube mill, performs troubleshooting, conducts quality inspections, and makes process adjustments to produce welded tubing that meets specifications.

Job Duties

• Performs all duties in accordance with standard operating procedures and strict adherence to HSE, quality, and productivity requirements.


• Sets up, adjusts, and operates welded tube mill equipment, including sizing rolls, side pass rolls, weld rolls, induction welder, and in-line annealer.


• Determines appropriate mill settings and operational sequences using Mill Tooling Setup Charts for specified tube sizes.


• Operates and monitors multiple control panels for the tube mill, annealer, and induction welder, including setting and monitoring temperatures.


• Troubleshoots welded tube mill processes to resolve manufacturing issues and support process improvement within established policies.


• Analyzes SPC and process data to make equipment adjustments that optimize productivity and quality.


• Inspects and measures tubing samples at start-up, during production, and at end of runs to verify conformance to specifications.


• Performs and documents dimensional inspections, visual inspections, burst testing, and flare testing in accordance with written procedures.


• Executes and records all required production and quality checks; reports nonconformities to the Production Supervisor and Quality Department.


• Operates lift trucks as required to support mill operations and material handling.


• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area in accordance with 5S, HSE, and production guidelines, including proper disposal of waste.


• Assists with process examinations, quality documentation, root cause analysis, equipment validations, and safety or quality audits.


• Provides training and direction to mill helpers or new operators as needed.


• Works from production schedules, sales orders, prints, and specifications.


• Assists with other departmental operations as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge

• Welded Tube Mill process experience


• Ability to read and interpret production orders, prints, specifications, and SPC charts


• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mill components and tooling


• Proficiency with measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers


• Basic computer proficiency


• Forklift certification


• Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles


• Knowledge of HSE regulations


• Strong collaboration, communication, time management, and organizational skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with routinely changing priorities.

Minimum Required Procedural Competency

• MFG-L4-2 Tube Milling Procedure


• MFG-L4-3 Mill Hook Up and Spooling Procedure


• QC-L4-7 Visual Inspection of Strip and Tubing and Defect Removal Procedure


• QC-L4-8 Flattening and Flare Testing Procedure

Experience

• Welded tube mill or related manufacturing experience of 3+ years

This is a safety sensitive position.

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

FET participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. FET participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to help review and assess applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.