Sample Cutter/slitter operator

Job Description: Sample Cutter/Slitter Operator 

Reporting Relationships, Work Assignments, and Work Schedules May be subject to change to meet company needs and business requirements.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Carry out roping of pipes as per approved Work Instruction, Process Sheet, and Customer Specification
• Ensure sufficient stock of rope pallets and cut ropes ready for usemay
• Cross-check marking details with barcode for Pipe Size, Pipe No., Length, Heat No., and Acceptance Serial Number (ASL) for every pipe cleared from VDI Station
• Ensure two rope wraps at each end of the pipes: one on 12 seam from pipe end and the second at 34 seam from pipe end
• Mark Blue band (Blue Aerosol Spray) on both ends for pipe length less than 65 feet
• Mark Red band (Red Aerosol Spray) on both ends for rejected pipes with Rejected stencil in Inside Diameter (ID) and barcode
• Mark Yellow band (Yellow Aerosol Spray) on both ends for Double Joint (DJ) pup pieces with DJ stencil in ID and barcode
• Check for yellow ribbon tape if pipe is going back for rework from VDI Station; verify API monogram and length are removed, and record in rework book
• Perform SAP VDI Station entry and fill ASL Log Book report at VDI bench
• Ensure Pipe ID/Outside Diameter (OD) is clean; stencil in ID and OD should be 12" away from pipe ends
• Stay in approved work area; never work between pipes
• Always press Lock Out Tag Out switch (E-Stop) before starting roping
• Maintain general housekeeping in the work area
• Other duties as assigned by Team Lead/Supervisor

Note: Additional responsibilities not listed here may be assigned at times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Preferred Skills / Competencies

• Oral Communication: Listens and seeks clarification
• Ability to read and understand Process Sheets and Work Instructions
• Written Communication: Reads and understands written information
• Professionalism: Treats others with respect regardless of status or position
• Safety and Security: Uses equipment properly and follows safe work practices
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time
• Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively report information
• Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication) and interpret datasheets/graphs
• Problem-solving skills with ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions
• Basic computer skills

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience preferred
• Reading and writing in English required
• Bilingual (Spanish) is an advantage

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and use hands/fingers to operate equipment
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Crawl inside pipes when required
• Vision abilities include depth perception and ability to adjust/focus

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and risk of electric shock
• Ambient and above-ambient temperatures
• Noise level is usually loud

PPE Requirements (Mandatory at ATP)

• Safety vest
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Safety glasses
• Steel-toe boots