Reports to
Immediate Supervisor
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
o High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
o 1 year experience in welding.
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.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Employees must be able to work with a flexible schedule, which may require over-time.
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.
Direct Reports / Authorities
- This position has no direct reports.