Mill Operator

LIGNETICS INC • Town of Hamburg, WI

9d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting two pellet mills. This role involves performing quality control testing on finished pellets and incoming raw materials, including mix moisture content. The operator will also be responsible for roll changes on the pellet mills using an overhead hoist and conducting routine inspections to identify and address any issues or problems within the process.

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.
• Lifting up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operating and adjusting 2 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 to identify any issues or problems.
• Measuring and recording the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and performing soak tests on finished pellets.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings.
• Maintaining pellet mill feed rates and adjusting or changing pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly.
• Maintaining a clean work area by clearing piles of sawdust around the mill room.
• Performing tests on mix as well as the finished pellet structure.
• Performing visual volumes of the silo’s volume and reporting that to the loader operator.
• Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and Operators on the shift.
• Collecting shift Operator reports and verifying paperwork completeness and accuracy.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED