MIX & MILL OPERATOR 1

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Loads scheduled rubber material onto mill by hand & operates mill to remove moisture from rubber stock
• Maintains milling equipment to ensure efficient operation & safety; adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures & flow of materials
• Maintains 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
• Cuts down 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 & keeps immediate area swept & clean at all times
• Records & maintains production data such as quantities, types, dimensions of materials produced, quality, etc.

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 overtime; excellent attendance
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication & teamwork skills
• Ability to follow instructions, understand & 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
• 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)

Work Environment Conditions

• Union position (Local Lodge No. 1101 International Association of Machinists)