Hydro Tester at Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Associates to perform all safety checks at the start of their shift on all cranes and tools and document this as necessary.  Continue to perform safety checks throughout the shift. 

• Hydrostatically tests tanks by plugging openings and filling each tank with water and pressure. 


• Visually check each tank for leaks and identifies leaks by marking the shell. 


• Properly and safely operate hydro test and pneumatic testing equipment.


• Visually inspects tank’s fitting and brackets for proper welds.  Hand stamps all tested tanks with assigned letter.  Records required tank information on hydro data sheet, using the weld inspection report


• Chips slag and welding from around fittings and brackets when tank is being filled with water.  Notifies Supervisor when plastic plugs, O-rings and other materials reaches re-ordering points. 


• Holds necessary welding certification, as required to repair all manufactured products.


• Attaches data plates as necessary.


• Inspection of hydro testing equipment for proper operation before 


• Maintain all appropriate paperwork relating to testing practices. 


• Preforms housekeeping and other related duties.


• Material handling – operation of cranes, hoist, and forklifts when necessary.  Also successfully complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.


• Adhere to and abide by all ITAR-specific job standards and training.  Protect and properly safeguard ITAR-sensitive information and work product; ensure dissemination or disclosure of and access to “protected data” occurs only with those trained and approved for exposure to ITAR content.


• IMMEDIATELY notify Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources, Legal (email:  compliance@samuel.com) or the Samuel Ethics Alert Hotline of known or suspected unauthorized disclosure, release of or access to protected ITAR content. 

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Training on all pneumatic and hydro testing equipment.


• Various types of fillets, groove, and multi-use weld gauges.


• Safety checks and other housekeeping tasks. 

ROLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to work will in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.


• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures. 


• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.


• Must have reading, writing and simple math skills.


• Must be able to read blueprints.


• 4-1 short circuit transfer GMAW.  1G Minimum (if applicable)


• Must have either a High School diploma, GED, or at least 1 year working experience in an industrial based environment. 


• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.


• Must be certified to operate all hydro stations.


• Must be certified to operate large diameter test station Building 2


• Must be certified on the passivation of Stainless-Steel vessels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS of WORK: 

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 40 hours, Monday through Friday; to be determined by each division. Standard hour requirement is four (4) – ten (10) hour shifts.  Overtime hours may be required beyond standard schedule.


• Travel is not required.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  

Manufacturing environment: May be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.