Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Mill Operator to join our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in the maintenance, adjustment, and operation of the cored wire mills. This position is responsible for ensuring the production of wire that meets Manufacturing Order (MO) requirements while following the Polymet Quality Management System (QMS).
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authorities
· Weigh and blend powder mixes per MO requirements
· Set up and operate cored wire mills
· Operate baking oven as required per MOs
· Operating annealer as required per MOs
· Maintain and operate resistance butt weld machine
· Monitor and maintain exceptional wire surface conditions as outlined in QMS documents
· Transfer information to the next operator during shift changes
· Properly identify and stage scrap materials
· Receive/transfer material in 4th shift
· Create I.D. tags, labels, and bar codes for inventory
· Properly and accurately document processing information according to QMS guidelines
· Follow written work instructions outlined on work orders and QMS documents
· Meet or exceed production standards on manufacturing orders (MOs)
· Properly allocate direct and indirect times
· Maintain a clean and safe working environment
· Follow all requirements of the Polymet employee handbook and safety policy
· Adhere to department schedule and work OT as needed to meet scheduled dates
· Understand and follow all Polymet Quality Management System (QMS) documents
· Assist with annual inventory counts
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to do so.
Minimum:
· Mechanical aptitude
· 3-5 years of machine operating experience
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization
· Ability to make decisions and problem solve/troubleshoot independently
Preferred:
· Experience operating drawing mills
Work Environment
This is an open warehouse environment with exposure to various weather and temperature conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, handle, feel and control items or equipment, talk, hear, see, and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, which is regularly required to view computer screen. Must be able to pass annual vision exam. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work on feet, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop. Regularly need to lift and move objects weighing up to 55 pounds.
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, or responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Polymet Corporation reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs.
As a condition of employment, I understand the expectations and accept the responsibilities of the position’s requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Operator : 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
