Mill Operator

Lignetics•Marathon, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting 2 pellet mills. This role involves performing quality control testing of finished pellets, testing incoming raw materials, and measuring mix moisture content. The operator will also be responsible for roll changes on pellet mills using an overhead hoist and performing routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems. Additionally, the role requires assisting other operators, completing shift reports, and participating in down day repairs and cleaning. The position requires working knowledge of the production process, technical and analytical skills, and the ability to work in high temperature/humidity and confined spaces. The operator must be able to lift up to 80 lbs safely, stand for up to 12 hours, use catwalks, and climb ladders.

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.
Requires lifting up to 80 lbs safely, nearly waist-high.
Requires 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 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 that the paperwork is complete and accurate.
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.