Hammer Mill Operator

Enviva LP•Cottondale, FL

43d

About The Position

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. As a Hammer Mill Operator, you will operate and maintain several hammer mills, ensuring optimal feed rates, adjusting rolls/dies, and monitoring pellet quality to meet company standards; assist in conducting QC testing, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, perform ash tests, and maintain a clean work environment.

Requirements

Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
Proficient in mathematics and measurements
Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments.
Proven record in upholding safety standards.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
At least two (2) years of previous manufacturing experience.
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Responsibilities

Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results.
Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
Review work order specifications or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, extracting, forming, pressing and compacting materials to produce pellets.
Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures of machine, amount, dimensions and flow of materials and ingredients.
Monitor machine operations and observes indicator lights and gauges, such as thermometers, voltage meters and timers to detect malfunctions.
Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
Perform/coordinate housekeeping to required standard.
Maintain consistent production quality to required standard.
Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
Complete accurate reporting as required.
Communicate operational information as required.
Enter maintenance work requests as applicable.
Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.