Production Mill Operator - Sinton, Texas

Bull Moose Tube•Sinton, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Bull Moose Tube Company is hiring a full-time Mill Operator at its Sinton, Texas location. The Mill Operator operates equipment and uses materials and tools to inspect and process tube for mill production. The role is responsible for safe mill operation and related activities that support the production of quality tube. The employee follows safety, quality, customer focus, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping standards, and performs other assigned duties. The position includes mill setup and operation, roll changes, impeder setup, use of mill and scarf controls, and work with tube-forming, fins, weld-box, and sizing sections. The operator also supports accurate production yields, customer order traceability, and production documentation. The role requires regular communication with management and coworkers about safety, quality, maintenance, customer-focus, and equipment issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to conform to safety and quality requirements.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk, twist, bend, kneel, see, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse setting.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, caliper, and gauges.
Strong verbal and math skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work well in a team-based environment.
Self-motivation and drive.
Problem-solving skills.
Focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Read and apply micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures.
Understand and use the shop-floor system.
Read and interpret customer and ASTM specifications.
Perform mill setups, roll changes, and impeder setup.
Operate the mill, scarf, and mill controls.
Understand forming, fins, weld-box, and sizing sections to manufacture acceptable tube.
Understand the proper use and function of the Eddy tester.
Process slit-consumed tags properly to ensure production-yield accuracy and ensure bundle-tag printouts are accurate for customer orders and traceability.
Complete production sheets daily.
Assist with changeovers as needed.
Follow company quality, safety, and housekeeping requirements and procedures.
Communicate safety, quality, preventative maintenance, customer-focus, or equipment issues to management and peers.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work cooperatively with others.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Effectively use computerized business systems, technology, and business platforms.