Pellet Mill Machine Operator - 2nd shift

Lignetics•Marathon, WI

5d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Mill Equipment Operator Description Responsible for operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills. Performing QC testing of finished pellets. Responsible for testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content. Responsible for roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist. Perform routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems. Mill Equipment Operator Inspections and Maintenance: Assist dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4-4.5% moisture content by giving feedback to dryer operator. Measure and record the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and perform soak tests on finished pellets to keep our quality in line with PFI standards. Continuously watch for problems troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings. Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly. Maintain a clean work area by clearing piles of sawdust around the mill room. Perform ash tests on mix as well as the finished pellet and communicate these to the dryer op. Perform visual volumes of the silo’s volume and report that to the dryer op. Requirements Mill Equipment Operator Communication and Teamwork: Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and dryer Operators on the shift. Collect the shift Operator reports and verify that the paperwork is complete and accurate—complete daily Shift Summary Reports. Report and monitor, incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests. Lead by example with exemplary attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and a safety-first mentality. Participate in down day repairs and cleaning of the process. Perform other duties as required Mill Equipment Operator Qualifications/Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process. Requires 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, and 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.

Requirements

Requires working knowledge of all aspects of the production process
Requires 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, and 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

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

Operating and adjusting 3 pellet mills
Performing QC testing of finished pellets
Testing of incoming raw material and mix moisture content
Roll changes on pellet mills using overhead hoist
Routine inspections of the process to identify any issues or problems
Assist dryer operator with keeping pellet moisture between 4-4.5% moisture content by giving feedback to dryer operator
Measure and record the Durability, volume of fines, pellet diameter, and perform soak tests on finished pellets to keep our quality in line with PFI standards
Continuously watch for problems troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, spot fires, and hot bearings
Maintain pellet mill feed rates and adjust or change pellet mill rolls/dies accordingly
Maintain a clean work area by clearing piles of sawdust around the mill room
Perform ash tests on mix as well as the finished pellet and communicate these to the dryer op
Perform visual volumes of the silo’s volume and report that to the dryer op
Assisting the Packaging, Loader, and dryer Operators on the shift
Collect the shift Operator reports and verify that the paperwork is complete and accurate—complete daily Shift Summary Reports
Report and monitor, incidents, accidents, and maintenance requests
Lead by example with exemplary attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and a safety-first mentality
Participate in down day repairs and cleaning of the process
Perform other duties as required