MIX & MILL OPERATOR 1

Polycorp Ltd • San Jose, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating milling equipment to process rubber stock, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The role requires monitoring machinery, performing adjustments, and maintaining production records. The operator will also be responsible for cleaning equipment and their work area, and adhering to all safety protocols. This is a Union position (Local Lodge No. 1101 International Association of Machinists).

Requirements

• Prior production experience with knowledge of materials, company machinery, operating protocols, etc. desired.
• Knowledge of company’s safety programs & protocols.
• Flexible & willing to work OT; excellent attendance.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication & teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, understand and follow work rules/procedures & make sound decisions.
• Basic math, reading & writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Loads scheduled rubber material onto mill by hand & operates mill to remove moisture from rubber stock
• Monitors milling equipment to ensure efficient operation & safety; adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures & flow of materials
• Monitors color and surface characteristics of rubber on every batch & takes required samples; notifies supervisor when product does not meet required standards and/or there is a malfunction with the machinery
• Performs cut downs using knife until smooth appearance is achieved on product stock; slabs off, stacks & transports stock, as needed
• Cleans rubber from rollers for re-milling; sweeps mill pan at the end of each batch & keep immediate area swept & clean at all times
• Records & maintains production data such as quantities, types, dimensions of materials produced, quality, etc.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the lead or supervisor

What This Job Offers

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