Dryer Controls Operator

LIGNETICS INC•Town of Hamburg, WI

13d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating and regulating pellet mills and dryers. The operator will be responsible for adjusting temperatures, monitoring bin levels, and regulating material mix to achieve optimal pellet quality. Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, including spot fires and hot bearings, is also a key responsibility. The position requires completing daily reports on various operational metrics and performing additional accountabilities as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred
One to two years production experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process
Process Controls Experience a plus
Must be able to pass the company forklift certification
Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs waist high and stand for up to 12 hours per day
Must be able to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards
Must have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Must have the ability to do simple math calculations

Responsibilities

Operate and adjust pellet mills, and regulate dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specifications, overseeing and monitoring bin levels.
Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal pellet moisture and pellet density ratio, keeping pellet moisture under specified limits per compacted cubic foot by communicating the ratio of fresh and old sawdust and wet and dry shavings.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly.
Complete a daily report detailing temperature readings, dried material moisture, and perform density checks per specifications, and the average for the day, total mill hours, natural gas hours and estimate tonnage.
Perform additional accountabilities as required.