Mill Operator Sr

Summary
Set up operate or tend milling or planning machines to mill plane shape groove or profile metal or plastic work pieces. Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Mount and remove workpieces to and from production equipment and monitor operation for quality. Work under broad supervision. May lead a team of mill operators.

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. Forums 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC