Mill Operator (Machine Operator)

Mill Operator (Machine Operator) Job Highlights

Company Profile

Contech Engineered Solutions provides cost-effective site solutions to contractors, engineers, and developers on projects. The portfolio consists of bridges, erosion control, drainage, sanitary sewer, retaining walls, and stormwater management products.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Mill Operator (Machine Operator) who will operate and maintain Hel-Cor mill equipment that forms to produce corrugated metal pipe.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants may be required a High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Possess 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment operation.
• Willing to Gain Certification in Mill Operation and Forklift Operation, provided by the company.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Butt welds and grinds strip ends manually.
• Checks and maintains mill mechanical operation to Original Equipment Specification on all mill equipment components, to comply with corporate CPS-TPM initiatives.
• Lubricates the machine periodically per CPS-TPM policy and guidelines.
• Observes threading of strip through mill processes and progressively adjusts tooling and associated mechanicals as required with minimal scrap/waste.
• Operates mill components using manual and automatic controls on the control panel.
• Operates overhead cranes, coil handlers, or forklifts to move coil from storage area to machine.
• Performs and records all QA check measurements required by the Quality Manual on the product being produced.
• Performs equipment/tooling setup and changeover required on mill equipment that includes diameters, gages, pipe lengths, and corrugations.
• Performs routine mechanical maintenance and repairs to all mill process equipment.
• Produce quality products to meet output cost standards. If output cost standards are not achieved, provide the root causes of mill process inefficiency to the plant manager for corrective action.
• Receives instructions and assignments from plant supervision as required.
• Records production and keeps work area clean.
• Threads the incoming coils through mill processes.
• Uses a cutting torch or plasma to remove the strip and start-up pipe from the mill and forming head.
• Performs other related work as directed by plant supervision.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Must be able to effectively use micrometers, dial calipers, radius gauges, and other measurement devices
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and drawings
• Must have good mechanical skills
• Must have good organizational and math skills
• Must have good root-cause problem-solving skills
• Must have good welding skills

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and PTO during the first year of employment.

Employer’s Statement

Contech Engineered Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identification, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.