Rolling Mill Operator

Essential Functions

• Operates a cold strip rolling mill to reduce strip metal to specified thickness and physical properties, often holding to very fine tolerances approaching the ultimate of the mill's capability.
• Positions material, frequently new and untried alloys, in rolling mill, adjust rolls and guides according to size and dimensions. Establish general processing techniques for new materials. Adjust controls to regulate flow of lubricant, machine speed, machine pressure, etc.
• Observe setup and gages and measurement devices to assure the processing of quality material.
• Setup equipment and change rolls.
• Periodically changes saddles and 2nd intermediates. Keeps accurate and organized rolling logs. Keeps mill and mill area clean and orderly.
• May be asked to participate in continuous improvement activities, individually or as a team member. Actively seeks to continuously improve standard work techniques or processes leading to, but not limited to decreasing lead time, improving quality, decreasing set-up time and/or processing time to reduce costs and expand business.
• Performs routine set-up and process adjustments inherent to the production process and monitors the product quality by visual observation and review of process data in accordance with meeting customer specifications.

Qualifications

• A high school education or equivalent.
• A high degree of mechanical and mathematical ability.
• The dexterity and the ability to operate equipment and to learn how to use measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers.