End Welder Operator

Job Purpose

The End Welder shall operate in the functions of welding metal slitted material in accordance with plant policies and procedures. He/she will ensure a safe and compliant operation during his/her shift.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and operation of mill entry, Flatteners, End Welder Machine and Accumulator.

• Responsible for cross weld quality

• Responsible for coil edge condition.

• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.

• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed to be processed.

• Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Responsible for performing routine PM of equipment.

• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies

• Education:

o High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

• Years of Experience:

o 1 year experience in welding.

• Job Knowledge:

o At least Knowledge and experience within the OCTG pipe industry is preferable.

o Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

o Manual dexterity required for operating machinery, hand tools and hand held technical devices.

o Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and welding operation.

o Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components.

• Personal Competencies:

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

o Employees must be able to work with a flexible schedule, which may require over-time.

• Safety:

o Understands all applicable location safety rules and regulations and makes sure that all are being followed.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

• Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted on site.

• The ability to lift 25/50 pounds regularly.

• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.

• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

• The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds.

• The ability to work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE.

• Ability to see 20-20 when corrected.

• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.