MIX & MILL OPERATOR 1

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Loads scheduled rubber material onto mill by hand & operates mill to remove moisture from rubber stock
• Monitors milling equipment to ensure efficient operation & safety; adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures & flow of materials
• Monitors color and surface characteristics of rubber on every batch & takes required samples; notifies supervisor when product does not meet required standards and/or there is a malfunction with the machinery
• Performs cut downs using knife until smooth appearance is achieved on product stock; slabs off, stacks & transports stock, as needed
• Cleans rubber from rollers for re-milling; sweeps mill pan at the end of each batch & keep immediate area swept & clean at all times
• Records & maintains production data such as quantities, types, dimensions of materials produced, quality, etc.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the lead or supervisor

Requirements of the Position

• Prior production experience with knowledge of materials, company machinery, operating protocols, etc. desired.
• Knowledge of company’s safety programs & protocols. Flexible & willing to work OT; excellent attendance.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication & teamwork skills. Ability to follow instructions, understand and follow work rules/procedures & make sound decisions.
• Basic math, reading & writing skills are required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift between 50-80 lbs.
• Ability to maneuver around an array of machinery.
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel. Color & peripheral vision; depth perception & ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment conditions include:
• exposure to moving mechanical parts
• dust and fumes,
• airborne particles and chemicals
• extreme heat & loud noise level in some areas of the facility.
• Ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears.
• Must be able to wear PPE (half mask respirator, safety glasses, steel toe shoes)
• Must be flexible to work either first (7 am to 3:30 pm) or second 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm shift)

This is a Union position (Local Lodge No. 1101 International Association of Machinists)