MACHINE OPERATOR - Steel Pipe Mill – Lone Star, TX in Lone Star, Texas at Friedman Industries Inc

Friedman Tubular - Steel Pipe Manufacturing (ERW)
Make American steel pipe. As a Machine Operator at Friedman Tubular - Friedman Industries' pipe operation in Lone Star, Texas - you'll run stations on our API-certified Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) pipe mills - forming, welding, sizing, and cutoff - turning steel coil into finished carbon steel pipe in sizes 3-1/2" through 8-5/8" O.D. for the construction, water well, and energy markets. You'll learn your position through hands-on training, run setups and changeovers between pipe sizes, keep quality tight to API and customer specs, and take care of your equipment and your area. Pipe or steel experience is a plus, but it's not the only path in - if you've done reliable, hands-on industrial work and take pride in doing the job right the first time, we'll train you on ours.

Above-market benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, life & disability insurance - plus profit sharing. Monday-Friday daytime 12-hour shifts (occasional Saturdays).

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Safely operate an assigned station on the ERW pipe mill - forming, welding, sizing, or cutoff - monitoring controls and production flow throughout the shift.
- Complete verbal and hands-on training for your mill floor position, including position-specific safety instruction, required PPE, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform setups and changeovers as the mill transitions between pipe sizes and customer orders.
- Perform in-process quality checks (dimensions, wall thickness, weld seam) to hold API and customer specifications; flag nonconforming product.
- Perform preventive maintenance on necessary equipment and components so operations continue in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
- Inspect machinery and workstations and keep your area clean, organized, and safe (housekeeping/5S).
- Own safety at your station: PPE, LOTO, inspections, and stop-work authority when something isn't right.
- Work as a team to fill customer orders and flex across assignments as production priorities change.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- High school diploma or GED.
- Dependability - a record of reliable attendance and sustained employment.
- Positive attitude, respect toward teammates, and a willingness to be trained on our equipment.
- Basic math and measurement skills for quality checks and production documentation.
- Ability to perform physical work throughout the shift in a manufacturing environment.
- Full-time availability for 12-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as production requires.
- Safety discipline and willingness to stop unsafe work.

NICE TO HAVE
- Pipe or tube mill experience - ERW forming, welding, sizing, or cutoff.
- Proficient working knowledge within the field, certification, or both.
- Steel or heavy manufacturing background - service center, fabrication, foundry, stamping, or similar.
- 480V electrical experience.
- Mechanical aptitude - troubleshooting, adjustments, preventive-maintenance support, hand and measuring tools.

OUR BENEFITS
We've built a benefits program that is above market - competitive in our industry and in every region where we operate. Friedman employees enjoy:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and short & long-term disability insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Education reimbursement
- 11 paid holidays per year, PTO (personal time off), Paid maternity & paternity leave programs
- Bonus programs (profit-sharing incentive), Uniform & PPE provided

ABOUT FRIEDMAN TUBULAR & FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES
Founded in 1978 as Texas Tubular Products, Friedman Tubular operates two API-certified Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) pipe mills in Lone Star, Texas, producing ERW seam-annealed carbon steel pipe in sizes 3-1/2" through 8-5/8" O.D. We serve the construction, water well, and energy markets. Our goal: to assure a safe and ethical work environment driven by the desire to exceed the needs of our customers through the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of high-quality steel products.

Friedman Tubular is part of Friedman Industries. Founded in 1965, Friedman Industries is a leading manufacturer and processor of metal products, operating eight U.S. facilities across metal processing, distribution, and pipe and tube production. Publicly traded on Nasdaq (ticker FRD) since 1972, the company produces hot-rolled sheet and plate and offers slitting, cut-to-length, and welded-pipe capabilities nationwide.

Friedman Industries' success is due to the talented work of our team members. We are passionate about what we do, how we accomplish our results (safety and quality), and our entrepreneurial culture. Our administrative offices are in Longview, Texas and The Woodlands, Texas.

Our Commitment: Recognizing that our employees are our most valuable assets, we place safety above all else. Our employees, our customers, and our shareholders are all our partners. With a persistent focus on safety and quality today and an ambition for opportunity tomorrow, we will all succeed in the partnership. We value the unique perspective of each member of our team and are committed to fostering a collaborative culture where everyone can grow and contribute to a safe and supportive work environment.

Friedman Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CRIMINAL HISTORY: (Note about application questions related to background - for all locations except Illinois)
A conviction is not an automatic bar to employment. Do NOT disclose arrests or charges without conviction; dismissed or acquitted charges; expunged, sealed, or nondisclosure records; juvenile records; or anything you may lawfully deny under your state's law - answer "No" if that is your only history. We consider the nature of the offense, time elapsed, and its relation to the position before any decision. Truthful answers will not necessarily disqualify you; misrepresentation or omission of requested information may result in offer withdrawal or termination.

Ready to make American pipe? Apply today.