Operator Mill

Covia•Tamms, IL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Covia is looking for a dynamic 2nd Shift Mill Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Tamms, IL location. Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Prior exposure to and understanding of operational equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred
Demonstrated experience contributing within a team of professionals to deliver against set targets
Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying and managing risks

Responsibilities

Operation and Monitoring of Equipment: Transporter System, #3 Ball Mill, Classifiers (CL-301 & CL-302), Dust Collectors, Storage Bins, Air Compressors (When #1 & #2 Mill System is not running).
Operation of baggers for the finished product from the ball mill system’s classifiers.
Performing test weights per Covia bag weighing procedure and making adjustments to ensure accurate bag weights.
Filling, stacking & labeling of bulk bags.
Record accurate hourly bag counts on mill operator's log.
Sampling, Analysis, and Recording Q.C. Data: Taking samples of finished product using Covia plant process control parameters.
Performing screen and particle size analysis testing on finished product samples to ensure the grade of product is within specification.
Maintain bag weight accuracy to standards.
Inspection, fueling and operation of forklift.
Loading grinding media into the mill feed system or directly into the mill.
Any other task(s) as deemed necessary by the supervisor(s).