Job Description:

• 1) Tends machine that expands pipe ends to specified diameter by one of following methods: Starts machine that rotates pipe against die to expand end of pipe.

• 2) Places pipe in expanding machine and starts machine that forces mandrels into end to expand pipe to specified diameter.

• 3) Starts machine that inserts and expands cylindrical element within pipe to enlarge pipe to specified diameter.

• 4) Pushes pipe along conveyor rolls to expander block.

• 5) Verifies dimensions of pipe end with ring or plug gauge.

• 6) Important variables may be indicated by trade names of machine used.