Pipe Mill Operator
Description:
Job Description
Pipe Mill Operator – Steel Pipe Manufacturing
Location: Dearborn, MI
Industry: Steel Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial
Job Category: Skilled Trades / Production
Compensation Range: $26–$35/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
About the Opportunity
A growing steel pipe manufacturing operation in Dearborn, Michigan is seeking an experienced Pipe Mill Operator to support daily production and operation of industrial pipe mill equipment. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on pipe mill, tube mill, rolling mill, or similar steel processing experience who also has some experience with SMAW (Stick) welding.
The right candidate will understand how to keep a production line running efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and production standards. Candidates who can perform equipment setup, adjustments, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting will be especially valuable.
What You’ll Do
Operate and monitor pipe mill equipment throughout the production process
Perform machine setup, adjustments, and changeovers as required
Monitor material flow and production to maintain consistent pipe quality
Assist with coil changes and material handling as needed
Identify and troubleshoot equipment or production issues
Monitor production for dimensional accuracy and quality requirements
Work to minimize downtime and maintain production throughput
Help identify and reduce scrap and production inefficiencies
Perform SMAW (Stick) welding as needed to support production and equipment needs
Work closely with maintenance, welding, and production team members
Follow all safety procedures within a heavy industrial steel manufacturing environment
Maintain a clean and organized work area
What You Bring
Previous pipe mill, tube mill, rolling mill, or similar steel processing experience
Hands-on experience operating industrial production machinery
Some SMAW (Stick) welding experience
Experience with machine setup, adjustments, or changeovers preferred
Ability to identify and troubleshoot basic mechanical or production issues
Experience working with steel, pipe, tubing, coil, or similar materials
Understanding of production expectations including quality, throughput, uptime, and scrap control
Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on as part of the production team
What’s Offered
$26–$35/hour, based on experience
Monday–Friday schedule
8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift
Full-time, onsite position
Opportunity to join a growing steel pipe manufacturing operation
Long-term opportunity in heavy industrial manufacturing
Full-time