Welding Machine Operator

Welspun has immediate openings for Welding Machine Operator

Welspun’s Little Rock facilities are state-of-the-art and one of its kind in technology for producing pipes for the oil and gas industry. The HFW mill is a fully automatic and integrated mill capable of producing pipes ranging in diameter 6 5/8th inches to 20” and wall thickness from 0.158” to 0.551”.

We firmly believe that it’s our people who are the reason behind sustaining our leadership position in the market. At Welspun Tubular, employees are given opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.

Job Summary: Safely Performs coil joining operations and back chipping operations with quality, conformance to specification with productivity.

Responsibilities:

Tack Repair /ID/OD Saw Operator

· Read and understand work instruction, process chart, welding procedure specification (WPS) and procedure qualification record (PQR) and follow procedure.

· Inspect welding machine (m/c) for fitness to work, set parameter according to PQR

· Safely transfer pipe from forming mill conveyor to inside diameter (ID) for grinding and inspection.

· Safely transfer skelp pipe to skelp cutting station.

· Completed pipes are to be safely transferred to ID/outside diameter (OD) welding stations considering loading on lines.

· Above pipe handling needs to be done in such a way that it gives optimum output.

· Observe work done by tack repair welder, ensure all work is completed before forwarding pipe to the next station, in case of any deviation observed, inform the supervisor.

· Communicate with your supervisor and your team leader of any quality issues.

· Set-up, operate and maintain all tools, equipment, and consumable for smooth operation in tack repair (job box)

· Continuously monitor working condition of welding machine, grounding system, and pipe handling system. If there is abnormality observed inform lead person/supervisor

· This position involves general housekeeping and the ability to work and think safely

· Always be aware of the situation and location of all workers.

· Maintain documentation of process including pipe number, defects, offsets, and station of each pipe attended maintain log book.

· Completed pipes are to be safely transferred to ID/Outside Diameter (OD) welding station considering loading on lines.

· Above pipe handling needed to be done in such a way that it gives optimum output.

· Observe work done by tack repair welder , ensure all work is completed before forwarding pipe to next station in case if any deviation observed inform supervisor.

· Inspect random at least 5 pipes in a shift to ensure workmanship is in line with execrated standards in case deviation observed inform supervisor.

· Continuously monitor working condition of welding machine, grounding system, pipe handling system if abnormality observer inform lead person/supervisor, support in maintenance activity

· Ensure rings are cut for tab preparation; coordinate with crane operator for skelp transfer.

· Ensure smooth changeover to next shift by keeping area in working condition.

· Note down the working machine list and communicate this information with next lead person.

· Ensure that all equipment is working in tack repair. In case of breakdown, inform the shift supervisor/ maintenance.

Mill GMAW Welder

· Setup and maintenance of welding laser to automatically track the pipes horizontal movement.

· Change the consumables as required

· Measure diameter of the pipe with pip tape as required

· Four times per shift ask for feedback of quality from tack repair.

· Outside diameter (OD) tack as required with manual gas metal arc welding (GMAQ) welder.

· Ensure availability and proper storage of consumable.

· Keep work area clean and follow safe working practices

· Operator will assist mill foreman as required during change over and during any mill maintenance.

Stationary Welder

· When the coil tail end is coming out from leveler machine make sure side guide is set on the required position.

· Get the coil number from the de-coiler station and Logged in coil number in to SCCM and Stationary log book.

· Pull the coil tail end with auto or manual mode up to the SCCM machine.

· Start the coil tail end cut at SCCM machine.

· Use machine controls for safe operations.

· Check the SCCM machine data make sure ready for cut.

· Check the coil edge profile as per required WPS for cross seam welding.

· Start the coil tail end cutting at SCCM, monitor and ensure completion of process.

· Pull the tail end up to the stationary welder. Make sure there is no chip on coil tail end.

· Secure the coil tail end on exit clamp.

· Pull the coil front end after cut done on SCCM by de-coiler operator.

· Match the coil front end with the coil tail end by using side guide.

· Use the both side camera and Check the fitment of the coil joint before start the welding and make sure there is no off set, gap or mismatch.

· Start the welding, monitor the process and complete the welding.

· Make sure the tab brake by the tab breaker.

· Remove all the slag and used flux. Make sure no foreign materials on the coil.

· Check the weld quality, in case weld discontinuity observed repairs the same.

· Do the bead grinding as required on both side of the weld end.

· Monitor the coil while leveler is in running condition if find bow or not running on required location immediate give feedback to de-coiler operator.

· Check the SCCM cutter insert and insert tool holder if find damage inform to supervisor and change it.

· Change consumables as required.

· Make sure consumable and tools are available on the machine and same handed over to next shift operator.

· Cut the tab by using shear machine in a safe manner.

· Make sure work area and machine is clean at the end of the shift.

· Other duties as assigned by forming supervisor.

Fly Cross Welder

· Make sure fly cross welder machine is at home position.

· Get the coil number from the de-coiler station.

· Clamp the coil joint in to the machine.

· Do the back chipping if required by process.

· Start the welding, monitor the process and complete the welding.

· Make sure the tab brake by the tab breaker.

· Remove all the slag and used flux. Make sure no foreign materials on the coil.

· Check the weld quality, in case weld discontinuity observe and report to supervisor.

· Do the bead grinding as required on both side of the weld end.

· Bring the machine to the home position.

· Check the cutter insert and insert tool holder if find damage inform to supervisor and change it.

· Make sure consumable and tools are available on the machine and same handed over to next shift operator.

· Cut the tab by using shear machine in a safe manner.

· Make sure work area and machine is clean at the end of the shift.

Education/Experience: High school and welding certification from technical school. At least 2 years’ experience of operating machine with multiple operations at same time. Or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

Welder certification

Welspun is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Little Rock, AR 72206: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location