Rubber Prep/Mill Operator- 2nd Shift

Valley Rubber • Falkville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GRT Rubber is looking for Peak Performers who aren't afraid of tough work! Working Conditions: Employees are required to do hard work every single day. The production floor can be a hot working environment . Heavy Lifting is required on a regular basis. A culture that promotes serving others , anticipating needs , ensuring excellence and investing in relationships . We need talented people with a strong work ethic : Do you improve on your supervisor's standards and continuously upgrade and fine-tune them? Are you a self-starter that performs consistently at a level above our standard without being prompted to do so? Do you manage your own job responsibilities and make things happen? Do you have a good vision of the job and never have to be reminded to cover your basic responsibilities? Are you emotionally signed up for the job? Are you an achiever and work at 120% plus? If so, you are a Peak Performer and we want to talk to you about a career at GRT Rubber. The Mill Operator sets up, operates and tends milling machines to mix, mill and shape rubber material for molding. The Mill Operator uses job travelers and other documentation for specifications and conformance. This position works closely with plant chemists to ensure proper chemicals, and other components are properly used when preparing to mill rubber.

Requirements

• Ability to follow directions and get along well with others.
• Outstanding punctuality and attendance required.
• Ability to read and understand a tape measure.
• Basic math is required.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets job travelers to assess specifications and to determine mixing and material instructions needed to mill rubber components
• Observes the milling machine operation and adjusts controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances such as mill speed, lubrication and density
• Continuously tends the machine and the material, often feeding material back into the rollers and sometimes adding components until the material reaches proper consistency
• Verifies dimensions of rubber material using various instruments such as rulers, gauges and calipers
• Delivers samples to the on-site lab for testing, as necessary Removes rubber material and places it according to instructions on racks in the mill room for production needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees