Mill Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Mill Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills, performing quality control testing of finished pellets, and testing incoming raw material and mix moisture content. This role also involves performing roll changes on pellet mills using an overhead hoist and conducting routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems. The operator will assist the dryer operator with maintaining pellet moisture levels, measuring and recording pellet quality metrics, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and maintaining feed rates and roll/die adjustments. Additionally, the operator is responsible for maintaining a clean work area, performing ash tests, and visually assessing silo volumes.
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.
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus program
- 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
- Employee heating pellet program
- Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
