3rd Shift Mill Support Technician

SUMMARY

Provide mill support by collecting tube samples by coil number, preparing tube samples for macro etch evaluation, evaluating macro etch quality analysis, and reporting feedback to mill crew. Logging and documenting macro etch images. Communicating findings with mill crews and provide guidance for necessary adjustments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reports daily to NDT Manager.
• Monitoring schedule for critical product list.
• Collecting tube samples and maintaining product and coil traceability as provided from tube mill personnel.
• Safe handling of cut tube samples.
• Performing deburring of samples in a safe manner.
• Sectioning macro sample and performing safe deburring practices.
• Safely grind and polish deburred tube ring in accordance to procedure.
• Perform etching and final preparation for macro etch analysis.
• Conduct analysis of finished macro etch sample with magnification.
• Capture macro etch weld image and document with full traceability and quality rating.
• Assist mill production with the interpretation of results and/or provide guidance to necessary adjustments.
• Assist in other special project work as directed by NDT Manager.
• All procedural responsibilities/tasks for Mill Support Technician will be taught during training. Previous experience is not a requirement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. No experience is required. Training will be on the job.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts. Apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, percentages, and proportions to practical situations. Basic knowledge of statistics. Basic knowledge of angular relations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; handle samples; work with hand and power tools, measuring tools and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate