Lead Tube Mill Operator

Lead Tube Mill Operator

AMI Industries is looking for an experienced Tube Mill Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and experience in operating various machining equipment. This role will be responsible for leading the Tube Mill team and is essential in ensuring the production of high-quality parts while adhering to safety standards and operational efficiency. Benefit package offered after 90 day introductory period, along with paid time off.

Specific Duties

• Lead and coordinate the tube mill team during operations and changeovers.
• Operate and monitor Tube mills to ensure tube production meets all quality and order specifications (profile, weld, scarfing, etc.).
• Review mill schedule to prepare for upcoming changeovers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications and tolerances.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers for quality inspection of finished products.
• Conduct fabrication tasks using hand tools and tooling techniques to meet production requirements.
• Engage in active machine issues as they arise, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Train team members as needed.
• Collaborate with team members on assembly processes and ensure adherence to quality control standards.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane to move, load, unload, and store finished good and in-process materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while following all safety protocols, PPE requirements and company procedures.
• Performs individual assignments that supervisors and superiors may direct.
• Must carry out duties per IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 requirements.

Required Training, Knowledge and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or technical diploma preferred
• Trade certification or journeyman's card highly desirable
• Strong mechanical/electrical background, especially in metal rolling mills and induction heating systems
• Previous hands-on experience in tube mill operations.
• Proven ability to lead team and troubleshoot in real-time.
• Comfortable using production and inventory software systems.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of workplace safety and PPE compliance.
• Ability to work independently and make critical decisions quickly.

Essential Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership to, and reviews the work of assigned staff.
• Performs all work with adherence to safety and standard operating procedures.
• Performs all administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department.

Critical Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment and machinery on a regular and continuous basis.
• Majority of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting, and bending.
• Regular use of overhead cranes, forklifts, hand tools, welding/cutting equipment
• Works within an automotive components manufacturing, office, and laboratory setting and is exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes/chemicals.
• May be required to travel to other plants and/or customer sites.

Pay is dependent on experience.

AMI Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony (yes or no answers only)
• Have you worked for AMI Industries before?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32