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We are proud to announce that Lone Star No. 1 Mill was restarted this week. We appreciate the tireless dedication from the entire Lone Star Tubular Operations team to complete the restart activities on schedule and in just four short months. In the picture to the right, an aerial shot of the mill shows a strip of steel ready to pass through the forming rolls before the pipe section is welded.   [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-tubular-operations-no-1-mill-is-running) Topics: [Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/lone-star-tubular-operations), [Texas](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/texas), [ERW](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/erw), [Jobs](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/jobs) ## [Hiring Continues As #1 Mill Restart Imminent](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/hiring-continues-as-no-1-mill-restart-imminent) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/author/tubular-marketing) on May 21, 2019 8:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/Applicants%20Testing.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/hiring-continues-as-no-1-mill-restart-imminent) As No. 1 mill at Lone Star Tubular Operations is close to officially restarting production, we are continuing our commitment to hire from within our community. As of early May, we have hired over 110 new employees and provided new job training for many of them. These new team members range from utilities and maintenance workers to non-destructive testing technicians, all of which will be an integral part of a successful restart and sustained productivity of the mill.  To learn more about the positions available, please visit our [career site](https://www.ussteel.com/work/jobs) and search for Lone Star under location. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/hiring-continues-as-no-1-mill-restart-imminent) Topics: [Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/lone-star-tubular-operations), [Texas](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/texas), [ERW](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/erw), [Jobs](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/jobs) ## [Technologies That Transform Tubular Testing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/technologies-that-transform-tubular-testing) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/author/tubular-marketing) on May 16, 2019 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/AGU%20Testing%20Video%201%20Pass%20Lite_1.gif)](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/technologies-that-transform-tubular-testing) As the advent of manufacturing technologies continue to innovate the way we produce tubular products, many of the repetitive tasks in testing and inspection are getting a fresh set of helping hands. One example is a fully-automated gauging unit that is programmed to execute specific tasks. The unit is capable of conducting 100% thread gauging and inspection in a matter of seconds with the laser and magnetic apparatuses. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/technologies-that-transform-tubular-testing) Topics: [Premium Connection](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/premium-connection), [Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/lone-star-tubular-operations), [Texas](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/texas), [Robotics](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/robotics), [Technology](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/technology) ## [Deep Dive Into Lone Star Mills' Capability & Capacity](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-mills-capability-capacity) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/author/tubular-marketing) on Apr 24, 2019 1:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/LSTO-No1-2-C-Cpng.png)](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-mills-capability-capacity) The restart process for Lone Star Tubular Operations No. 1 mill is moving along nicely, and we thought we would share a bit more detail on what it is capable of producing starting the third quarter of 2019. Additionally, find details below on the capabilities of our fully operational No. 2 mill. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-mills-capability-capacity) Topics: [Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/lone-star-tubular-operations), [Texas](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/texas), [ERW](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/erw) ## [Over 90 New Employees Hired at Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/over-90-new-employees-hired-at-lone-star-tubular-operations) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/author/tubular-marketing) on Apr 11, 2019 3:30:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/LSTO%20Testing%20040919%20Web2.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/over-90-new-employees-hired-at-lone-star-tubular-operations) As of Wednesday, April 10th, we have hired over 90 new employees for the No. 1 mill at Lone Star Tubular Operations.  The positions filled include utility technicians, NDT inspectors, and shift managers.  Interviews are happening every week as we get ready to start production.  We are proud to support the local community and will continue to host career fairs throughout the year as we fill additional roles. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/over-90-new-employees-hired-at-lone-star-tubular-operations) Topics: [Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/lone-star-tubular-operations), [Texas](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/texas), [Jobs](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/jobs) ## [Steel Fact: What is Electric-Resistance Welding?](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/steel-fact-what-is-electric-resistance-welding) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/author/tubular-marketing) on Mar 29, 2019 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/usttub007.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/steel-fact-what-is-electric-resistance-welding) If you work in the energy industry, you may have heard of electric-resistance welded, or ERW, pipe. But what is ERW and how does it differ from seamless pipe? Read on for more information and a detailed video illustrating the manufacturing of ERW pipe at our facility in Lone Star, Texas. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/steel-fact-what-is-electric-resistance-welding) Topics: [Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/lone-star-tubular-operations), [Texas](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/texas), [ERW](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/erw) ## [Lone Star Tubular Operations Is Hiring!](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-tubular-operations-is-hiring) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/author/tubular-marketing) on Mar 22, 2019 7:39:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/People-Collage-Hiring.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-tubular-operations-is-hiring) Lone Star Tubular Operations has immediate job openings to fill. To find the perfect position for you, [please visit the link here and browse all the available job opportunities](https://www.ussteel.com/work/jobs). [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-tubular-operations-is-hiring) Topics: [Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/lone-star-tubular-operations), [Texas](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/texas), [ERW](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/erw), [Jobs](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/jobs) ## [Lone Star Tubular Operations Hosts Second Job Fair](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-tubular-operations-hosts-second-job-fair) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/author/tubular-marketing) on Mar 4, 2019 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/Job-Fair-Art.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-tubular-operations-hosts-second-job-fair) Another job fair is planned in mid-March for our No. 1 Electric-Weld Pipe Mill in Lone Star, TX. Details will be posted here as they are finalized. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/lone-star-tubular-operations-hosts-second-job-fair) Topics: [Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/lone-star-tubular-operations), [Texas](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/texas), [ERW](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/erw), [Jobs](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/topic/jobs) ## [United States Steel Restarting Electric-Weld Pipe Mill at Lone Star Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/united-states-steel-restarting-electric-weld-pipe-mill-at-lone-star-tubular-operations) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/author/tubular-marketing) on Feb 4, 2019 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/012919.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/lsto/united-states-steel-restarting-electric-weld-pipe-mill-at-lone-star-tubular-operations) The Lone Star No. 1 Mill will provide full-body normalized electric-welded pipe in size ranges 7” to 16” outside diameter for customers across the U. S., including the very active Permian Basin. Read the press release [here](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/2019-005-UNITED-STATES-STEEL-TO-RESTART-ELECTRIC-WELD-PIPE-MILL-AT-LONE-STAR-TUBULAR-OPERATIONS.pdf). 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