Mill Equipment Operator - 3rd shift

Lignetics•Marathon, WI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills. Performing QC testing of finished pellets. Responsible for testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content. Responsible for roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist. Perform routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Working knowledge of all aspects of the production process.
A high degree of technical, analytical skills.
Must be able to pass the company forklift certification.
Requires lifting up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
Requires ability to use catwalks and climb ladders that connect catwalks up to 30 feet high.
Mechanical and troubleshooting skills to solve pellet mill maintenance problems.
Ability to do simple to basic math calculations.
Working in a high temperature/ humidity area.
Ability to work in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Assist dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4-4.5% moisture content by giving feedback to dryer operator.
Measure and record the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and perform soak tests on finished pellets to keep our quality in line with PFI standards.
Continuously watch for problems troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly.
Maintain a clean work area by clearing piles of sawdust around the mill room.
Perform ash tests on mix as well as the finished pellet and communicate these to the dryer op.
Perform visual volumes of the silo’s volume and report that to the dryer op.

Responsibilities

Operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills.
Performing QC testing of finished pellets.
Testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content.
Roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist.
Routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems.
Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and dryer Operators on the shift.
Collecting the shift Operator reports and verifying that the paperwork is complete and accurate.
Completing daily Shift Summary Reports.
Reporting and monitoring incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests.
Leading by example with exemplary attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and a safety-first mentality.
Participating in down day repairs and cleaning of the process.
Performing other duties as required.