Machine Operator - 7am-7pm

LIGNETICS INC•Town of Hamburg, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating and adjusting pellet mills, regulating dryer temperatures, and monitoring bin levels. This role involves regulating the material mix to achieve optimal pellet moisture and density, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and completing daily production reports. The position requires mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to perform simple math calculations. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining pellet mill feed rates and adjusting or changing rolls/dies as needed. Additional accountabilities may be assigned as required.

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
Will need to be able to pass the company forklift certification
Will need to lift up to 80 lbs waist high and stand for up to 12 hours per day
Will need to be able to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 60 feet high and according to safety standards
Will need to have mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Will need to have the ability to do simple math calculations

Nice To Haves

Process Controls Experience a plus

Responsibilities

Operate and adjust pellet mills, and regulate dryer inlet and outlet temperatures per specifications.
Oversee and monitor bin levels.
Regulate material mix to obtain the optimal pellet moisture and pellet density ratio.
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, perform density checks per specifications, and estimate tonnage.
Additional accountabilities as required.