About this role
Press Straightening Operator- Heat Treatment
Location: Houston - Texas - USA
Department: INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS
Press Straightening Operator
Purpose
Performs the operation of straightening pipe heads and ends, in a safe and efficient manner according to applicable procedures, complying with defined quality standards.
Main Responsibilities
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Commit with health, safety and environmental policies and notify situations that present potential risk.
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Ensure product quality complying with defined standards and reporting deviations.
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Carry out duties in an efficient manner meeting productivity and efficiency standards in accordance with minimum costs.
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Perform activities according to applicable procedures.
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Complete and update all applicable records ensuring information accuracy and product traceability.
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Ensure proper use of the company assets, detecting and reporting malfunctioning.
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Attend and collaborate in training activities in ordered to maintain and increase the company knowledge.
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Proactively suggest improvements and participate in continuous improvement activities.
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Maintain a clean and ordered workplace.
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Perform activities understanding their consequences on the global process.
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Abide by Tenaris discipline norms.
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Main Activities
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Executes change over and set up of the machine.
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Places pipe heads or ends in the machine.
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Controls pipe straightness with a comparer.
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Detects parts to be straighten.
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Operates the press straightener.
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Performs pipe heads and ends straightening and sizing.
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Carries out pipe visual and dimensional control.
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Ensures instruments are in good condition checking their expiration date and correct functioning.
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Assists machine lock outs and tag outs and does operative maintenance.
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Updates information in the tracking systems.
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Minimum Qualification for the Job
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Ability to work rotating shift to include nights and weekends
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Previous Heat Treatment experience preferred
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Product Inspection when applicable
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Certification when applicable.
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If your experience and knowledge match our requirements, please apply
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Tenaris is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity in employment.
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We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted.
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Date: Aug 6, 2026