Selection Operator - 2nd Shift

Company: American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, LLC
Location: Paris
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Selection Operator tests fabricated pipe weld integrity by setting up and operating equipment to hydro-test pipe. Additionally, the Selection Operator also completes various end conditioning activities by performing the following duties.

• Reviews work orders or takes direction from supervisor to determine what jobs are required, and in what order to run them.
• Reads, understands, and interprets tape measure, pi tape, drawings, specification boundary, digital readouts.
• Coordinates with pipe moving personnel and/or crane operators to move pipe onto test stand.
• Prepares pipe ends for sealing by creating O-ring grooves, beveling, and expansion end preparation.
• Applies pipe end seals or gaskets to both ends of pipe.
• Secures pipe on test stand; measures circumference and length of pipe and documents results.
• Conducts pressure test by inputting commands through pre-programmed computer control console.
• Prints test report.
• Opens head and tail stock to relieve pressure and drain water.
• Performs final inspection and measurements of pipe, and documents results on final expansion log.
• Cleans up work area; performs routine preventive maintenance and minor adjustments and repairs on hydro-test equipment.
• Perform other tasks as instructed by supervision.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be able to work 2nd Shift schedule.
• 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 write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to speak effectively before managers or groups of employees.
• 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 measurements using tape measures and pi tapes.
• 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 have the willingness to rotate to different positions in the pipe finishing area 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 and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must regularly 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 and ability to adjust focus.

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