Cement Lining & Curing Operator

General Summary

Applies cement coating to interior of pipe surfaces by performing the following duties. Starts and monitors curing process after cement coating is applied by performing the following duties.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinates priorities for specific customer orders with Lead Person or Supervisor.
• Confers with department lead person or supervisor to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from production control or engineering departments.
• Installs cement dams in ends of pipe prior to cementing operation.
• Install round-up rings on pipe.
• Operates cement mixer and hopper to dispense cement into pipe rolling area.
• Installs pipe into rollers, operates controls to spin pipe and monitors cementing operation to ensure proper disbursement of cement into pipe.
• Cleans cementing area to prevent cement hardening in work area.
• Reads drawings and job specifications to confirm correct thickness of concrete.
• Performs other tasks as instructed by supervision.
• Coordinates priorities for specific customer orders with Team Leader or Manager.
• Use hand grinder to smooth irregularities in coating.
• Apply plastic to ends of pipe.
• Insert thermostat in plastic.
• Inserts steam hose in pipe.
• Remove bags at the end of curing period.
• Removes dams from pipe and inspects cement coating for proper thickness, adherence and integrity.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.