Spiral Mill Operator

Description

• Operate spiral mill equipment safely and efficiently.
• Meet production and quality targets.
• Minimize scrap, defects, and downtime.
• Follow HSE and operating procedures.
• Perform inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate production records and good housekeeping.

• Following supervisor instructions to prepare wind tower sections for fabrication operations, set up, and operate the sub-arc welder
• Welding, grinding, and repairing wind tower sections before presenting them to Quality Inspectors; repairing all seaming defects as directed
• Working primarily independently, with essential tools and welding equipment provided; employee is responsible for maintaining and being accountable for tools and equipment
• Ensuring timely and efficient work to deliver a quality product without manufacturing defects
• Performing additional duties as directed by leadership and management
  
  Actively participating in department safety and demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Completing other work-related tasks as assigned

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental works instructions.
• To contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.
• Comply with all Keystone Tower Systems Company and HSE procedures and policies.

• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of welding properties for a variety of metals and alloys
• Thorough understanding of welding procedures and practices, including the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and work with standard U.S. and Metric measurements
• Ability to identify and communicate production or maintenance problems to departmental supervision
• A highly motivated, passionate approach to their craft, possessing integrity and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results in a team-oriented production environment

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVEvirtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an AWS welder qualification test and the ability to use sub-arc welding equipment without difficulty
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment and/or at least 1 year of fabrication experience (preferred)
• Graduation certificate from an accredited trade school (preferred)
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification (preferred)