JOB DESCRIPTION: PILGER OPERATOR1. Role Overview

2. Key ResponsibilitiesMachine Operation
- Operate pilger mill (feed, rolling, and extraction cycles) as per defined pass schedule
- Set up tooling (dies, mandrels, saddles) as per product specification
- Ensure correct alignment and positioning before starting production

Process Control
- Follow approved pilger pass profile and reduction schedule
- Monitor:
- Diameter reduction
- Wall thickness consistency
- Surface finish
- Adjust feed rate, stroke rate, and lubrication as required

Quality Assurance
- Check tube dimensions using vernier, micrometer, and gauges
- Ensure compliance with internal specs and standards like ASTM
- Identify and prevent defects:
- Eccentricity
- Surface cracks
- Tool marks
- Thickness variation

Tooling Management
- Inspect dies and mandrels before and after use
- Report wear, damage, or mismatch immediately
- Ensure proper lubrication and cooling of tools

Material Handling
- Load mother tubes safely onto the machine
- Ensure correct tube ID/OD and heat number before processing




- Segregate finished, rejected, and rework material

Maintenance Support
- Perform routine checks (oil levels, lubrication, cooling system)
- Support maintenance team during breakdowns or changeovers
- Maintain machine cleanliness and 5S standards

Safety & Compliance
- Follow all safety protocols (PPE, machine guards, lockout/tagout)
- Ensure protected handling of heavy tubes and rotating equipment
- Maintain safe working environment around the machine

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production output (tons/shift)
- Yield (%) and material recovery
- Rejection rate (%)
- Tool life (dies/mandrels)
- Machine uptime (%)
- Dimensional accuracy (Cp/Cpk if implemented)

4. Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Skills
- Understanding of cold pilgering process
- Ability to read process sheets and drawings
- Knowledge of OD/ID control and reduction ratios
- Familiarity with measuring instruments

Behavioral Skills
- Attention

📌 Pilger Operator (Umargam)
🏢 Mehta Tubes Ltd. (Unit:II)
📍 Umargam