Mill Operator-1st Shift

Valley Rubber • Falkville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GRT Rubber is looking for Peak Performers who are not afraid of tough work! The Mill Operator sets up, operates and tends milling machines to mix, mill and shape rubber material for molding. The Mill Operator uses job travelers and other documentation for specifications and conformance. This position works closely with plant chemists to ensure proper chemicals, and other components are properly used when preparing to mill rubber.

Requirements

• Ability to follow directions and get along well with others.
• Outstanding punctuality and attendance required.
• Ability to read and understand a tape measure.
• Basic math is required.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets job travelers to assess specifications and to determine mixing and material instructions needed to mill rubber components.
• Observes the milling machine operation and adjusts controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances such as mill speed, lubrication and density.
• Continuously tends the machine and the material, often feeding material back into the rollers and sometimes adding components until the material reaches proper consistency.
• Verifies dimensions of rubber material using various instruments such as rulers, gauges and calipers.
• Delivers samples to the on-site lab for testing, as necessary.
• Removes rubber material and places it according to instructions on racks in the mill room for production needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed