Submerged Arc Welder
Job Description
Submerged Arc Welder / Spiral Pipe Mill Operator
Location: Dearborn, MI
Industry: Steel Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial
Job Category: Skilled Trades / Production
Compensation Range: $28 – $38 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
A new steel manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced SAW Spiral Pipe Mill Operator to support production on a submerged arc welding (SAW) spiral pipe line. This is a key role within a growing industrial facility, ideal for operators who understand throughput, scrap control, and uptime in a high-output environment.
Compensation is aligned with experienced tube and rolling mill operators, with premium pay for candidates who can handle full line responsibility including setup, coil changes, troubleshooting, and production accountability.
What You’ll Do
• Operate and monitor spiral pipe mill / SAW line equipment
• Perform setup and adjustments to ensure proper forming and welding
• Manage coil changes and maintain consistent production flow
• Monitor weld quality and dimensional accuracy
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process issues to minimize downtime
• Maintain production targets focused on throughput and scrap control
• Follow safety protocols in a heavy industrial steel environment
• Communicate effectively with maintenance and production teams
What You Bring
• Experience operating spiral pipe mill, tube mill, rolling mill, or similar steel processing equipment
• Hands-on experience with submerged arc welding (SAW) production lines preferred
• Ability to handle machine setup and coil changeovers
• Strong understanding of uptime, scrap reduction, and production metrics
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability in an industrial setting
• Commitment to safety and quality standards
What’s Offered
• $28 – $38 per hour, based on experience
• Higher-end compensation for operators with full line responsibility and troubleshooting ability
• Opportunity to join a new and growing steel manufacturing operation
• Long-term stability in a high-demand industrial sector
