Mill Equipment Operator - 3rd shift

LIGNETICS INC•Town of Hamburg, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills. This role involves performing quality control testing on finished pellets, testing incoming raw materials for moisture content, and performing roll changes on pellet mills using an overhead hoist. The operator will also perform routine inspections of the process to identify and address any issues or problems. This is a full-time position with a shift differential for the 3rd shift (M-F 11pm-7am). A pre-employment background check and drug screen are 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.

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.
Perform routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems.
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 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.
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.