Mill Equipment Operator - Day/Night Shift Available - Monthly Bonus!

LIGNETICS INC•Jaffrey, NH

50d•$21

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. Mill Equipment Operator Inspections and Maintenance: 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. Mill Equipment Operator Communication and Teamwork: Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and dryer Operators on the shift. Collect the shift Operator reports and verify that the paperwork is complete and accurate—complete daily Shift Summary Reports. Report and monitor, incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests. Lead by example with exemplary attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and a safety-first mentality. Participate in down day repairs and cleaning of the process. Perform other duties as required

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred
Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process
Requires 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
Requires mechanical and troubleshooting skills to solve pellet mill maintenance problems
Requires the ability to do simple to basic math calculations
Requires working in a high temperature/ humidity area
Requires being able to work in confined spaces
Pre-employment background check and drug screen required

Responsibilities

Operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills
Performing QC testing of finished pellets
Testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content
Performing roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist
Performing routine inspections of the process
Assisting dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4-4.5% moisture content
Measure and record the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and perform soak tests on finished pellets
Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings
Maintaining pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies
Maintaining a clean work area
Performing ash tests on mix as well as the finished pellet
Performing visual volumes of the silo’s volume
Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and dryer Operators on the shift
Collecting the shift Operator reports and verify that the paperwork is complete and accurate
Completing daily Shift Summary Reports
Reporting and monitoring incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests
Participating in down day repairs and cleaning of the process
Performing other duties as required