Mill Operator

GENERAL NATURE OF JOB:

The primary function of the Mill Operator will be to break down raw product, and overstock on the Comerio/Roller Die mills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive the proper instructions from Operator pertaining to the order to be run.
• Check the material ticket located on the skid for proper compound identification.
• Make sure that the number stamped on the compound is the same as the compound number located on the material ticket.
• The Mill Operator or Operator is responsible for pulling and setting up compound for next order.
• Make sure that the oldest mill dates are pulled and ran first.
• Make sure to give all ticket to the Operator to be scanned
• After set-up is made one Mill Operator will return to the mills to keep rubber loaded and a bank on the Comerio calenders.
• The other Mill Operator will continue to help the Comerio Operator start the product in the wind-up system, then return to the mills.
• Both Mill Operators will continue to monitor and keep a proper amount of rubber on the mills.
• When operating the mills, always use the proper tools such as a designated mill knife for cutting rubber down, and a calender knife for cutting rubber off of the skid.
• When cutting on mills to break down the rubber, always cut low and away from yourself.
• Be sure that rubber is broken down good before sending it to the calender.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be dependable and demonstrate the ability to follow directions
• Must be a team player
• Ability to operate production equipment
• Good knowledge of all safety procedures while operating machinery

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and work instructions.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Incumbent needs a basic understanding of computers and printers

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Forklift certification required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 50 pounds.

Operating manufacturing equipment is considered a "Safety Sensitive" function. A Safety-Sensitive Function, as defined by the Company, is one that requires the operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, or motorized warehouse equipment, or one that involves inspecting, servicing, conditioning, controlling, supervising, loading or unloading such machinery. Employees performing "Safety-Sensitive Functions" are prohibited from reporting to work or being on duty while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Salary : $22