Machine Coating Operator

American SpiralWeld Pipe Company•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Machine Operator must be willing and capable of learning all aspects of spiral weld pipe manufacturing. The operator duties include the Machine Coat Operator I station duties described below. Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to cross training and housekeeping. Responsibilities also include attention to safety according to all safety rules. Coordinates priorities for specific customer orders with Team Leader. Reschedules identical processes to eliminate duplicate machine setups. Confers with department Team Leader to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from production control or engineering departments. Positions pipe for blasting, positions shrouds for protection, operates blasting control console to perform blasting operations per drawings and specifications. Applies primer, coating, or tape per customer specifications by operating machinery and monitoring application of tape or coating. Maintains blasting, taping and coating machinery by performing preventive maintenance, and reports repair or extensive maintenance requirements to Team Leader. Reads customer specification and drawings to determine type of coating, position of holdbacks and other specifications for setting up pipe for taping and/or coating operations. Reads, understands and interprets specifications for pipe finishing and for bracing pipe in preparation for shipping. Measures wood pieces for stulling or bracing pipe; select proper wood pieces, cut and shape as required for proper fit in pipe and install. Places bracings in completed pipe according to shipping specifications. Places end caps on pipe. Removes pipe from work area and stages it for removal to yard, shipping area, or fab finishing area. Performs other tasks as instructed by supervision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to read, write, and interpret simple documents and instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations to employees, and members of leadership. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to compute ratio and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Must be able to read and interpret linear and circumference measurements using tape measures and calipers. Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must be able to read, interpret, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to operate computer controlled hydrostatic test stand, including reading and interpreting console indicators and gauges, and using control console to conduct tests. Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English. Must have the willingness to rotate to different positions as requested by manager or team leader. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Must be able to read, write, and interpret simple documents and instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations to employees, and members of leadership
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to compute ratio and percent and to interpret bar graphs
Must be able to read and interpret linear and circumference measurements using tape measures and calipers
Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Must be able to read, interpret, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Must be able to operate computer controlled hydrostatic test stand, including reading and interpreting console indicators and gauges, and using control console to conduct tests
Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English
Must have the willingness to rotate to different positions as requested by manager or team leader

Responsibilities

Learning all aspects of spiral weld pipe manufacturing
Machine Coat Operator I station duties
Cross training
Housekeeping
Attention to safety according to all safety rules
Coordinates priorities for specific customer orders with Team Leader
Reschedules identical processes to eliminate duplicate machine setups
Confers with department Team Leader to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from production control or engineering departments
Positions pipe for blasting, positions shrouds for protection, operates blasting control console to perform blasting operations per drawings and specifications
Applies primer, coating, or tape per customer specifications by operating machinery and monitoring application of tape or coating
Maintains blasting, taping and coating machinery by performing preventive maintenance, and reports repair or extensive maintenance requirements to Team Leader
Reads customer specification and drawings to determine type of coating, position of holdbacks and other specifications for setting up pipe for taping and/or coating operations
Reads, understands and interprets specifications for pipe finishing and for bracing pipe in preparation for shipping
Measures wood pieces for stulling or bracing pipe; select proper wood pieces, cut and shape as required for proper fit in pipe and install
Places bracings in completed pipe according to shipping specifications
Places end caps on pipe
Removes pipe from work area and stages it for removal to yard, shipping area, or fab finishing area
Performs other tasks as instructed by supervision