• Takes direction from and reviews Mill schedule with Team Lead and Supervisor.
• Sets up cutoff to match mill schedule (tube length) and constantly monitors lengths.
• Watches cutoff during operation to maintain blade condition.
• Cuts samples as required and performs destructive tests as required, retaining samples.
• Records tests (weld, crush tests, integrity) to turn in to Mill Operator at the end of the shift.
• Removes cutoff slugs to hopper as required.
• Changes NDT (eddy current) and TH tooling during changeovers.
• Alerts Mill Operator of any difficulties with machinery.
• Work from rolling schedules to ensure proper processing of material sizes, gauges, and lengths.
• Perform quality checks on size, wall, length, and flash removal to ensure product compliance with specifications.
• Check and adjust turkshead rolls to maintain straightness tolerances.
• Assist in mill changeovers; set up traveling cutoff saw for each size and maintenance personnel with equipment repairs.
• Change saw blades and dies; adjust guide rolls as required.
• Set up and operate diagraph printer and perform cut pull tests for each new heat.
• Complete all required operating reports and quality reports.
• Clean slugs from saw house, under exit conveyor, and handling areas.
• Report any irregularities or malfunctions to managers or maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and equipment.
• Adjusts mill setup during operation and as needed to meet schedule.
• Works closely with both Mill Crane Operator, Cut-Off Operator, End Welder, and the Multi-Craft Technician to monitor the entirety of the production process.
• Cross-train to a full working understanding and knowledge of all positions as to be able to direct as needed.
• Operate overhead and Dual Trolley cranes to support tube mill operations as needed.
• Follow verbal and/or written instructions and comply with safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Work safely following Haz Com and workplace safety practices as outlined by company policy and OSHA.
• Receive verbal and/or written instructions from team leaders/mill managers.
• Support other operators during breakdowns, bottlenecks, and scheduled downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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