Production Operator - Millroom 2nd shift

R.E. Darling Co.•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Millroom Operator produces high-quality custom rubber compounds for a variety of applications. The role is suited to candidates with manufacturing experience or strong hands-on, equipment-operation, or process-driven skills. Operators work with production, technical, and quality teams to process materials safely, accurately, and on schedule. The position requires a safety-conscious, quality-conscious, goal-oriented person and involves operating large industrial equipment, handling materials, and physically active tasks such as standing, bending, and lifting up to 51 pounds. Some work areas require respirator use; employees in those areas must maintain the appropriate facial seal, and clean-shaven standards may apply. The position requires access to ITAR and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code, so individuals must be authorized to access such information. The schedule is second shift: Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; working Fridays, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; off every other Friday and weekends. Overtime may be required as needed by the company.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow written instructions, work orders, and technical documentation.
Ability to operate production machinery safely.
Proficiency with measurement tools and basic shop math.
Visual ability to inspect products for quality.
Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
Authorization to access ITAR and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code.
Ability to perform physically active tasks, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 51 pounds.
Maintain the appropriate facial seal for respirator effectiveness in work areas requiring respirator use; clean-shaven standards may apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience in rubber compounding or related processes such as mixing, extruding, calendaring, or refining.
Experience operating millroom equipment, including internal mixers, two-roll mills, extruders, or calenders.

Responsibilities

Execute production tasks in alignment with work orders, procedures, and daily schedules.
Operate processing equipment such as internal mixers, two-roll mills, calendars, extruders, autoclaves, and presses.
Use calipers, thickness gauges, scales, and tape measures to verify product specifications.
Monitor processes, identify potential issues, communicate promptly with the team, and assist with troubleshooting.
Complete production and ingredient-tracking documentation accurately.
Maintain an organized work area and participate in 6S and continuous-improvement activities.
Support team-member training by sharing process knowledge and equipment-operation skills.
Enter production data into the manufacturing software system.
Track and report material inventory levels.
Follow established safety practices and use required personal protective equipment.
Inspect products to ensure they meet dimensional and visual quality standards.