Mill Operator - All shifts

Leggett & Platt•Morris, IL
•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Operator is responsible for checking the consistency of dropped batches and alerting supervisors to any poorly mixed batches. This role involves maintaining a steady stream of rubber from the dump mill to the calender box, adjusting water valves and nip gaps on mills for proper rubber adhesion, and keeping conveyor belts and rollers clear of excess rubber. The operator will also retrieve tails from the calender and place them back onto the strip mill, possess a working knowledge of safety devices on mills and calenders, and assist the calender operator as needed. Additionally, the Mill Operator must maintain a clean work area free of safety hazards and initiate action to prevent nonconformities related to product, process, and the system, controlling further processing of nonconforming product until corrected. Hourly pay ranges from $21.19 to $21.51 based on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is eligible for an annual performance increase, subject to individual performance, business results, budgetary constraints, and other factors.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of the safety devices on the mills and calender

Responsibilities

  • Checks consistency of dropped batches and alerts supervisor of any poorly mixed batches
  • Maintains a steady stream of rubber from the dump mill to the calender box
  • Adjusts water valves and nip gap on dump and strip mills to ensure proper rubber adhesion to front bowl
  • Keeps conveyor belts and belt rollers clear of any excess rubber
  • Retrieves tails from Line 2 calender and places them back onto strip mill
  • Has a working knowledge of the safety devices on the mills and calender
  • Assists the calender operator when needed
  • Keeps work area clean and free of safety hazards
  • Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities related to product, process and the system
  • Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off, including vacation and paid holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short and Long-term Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance benefits
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
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