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Mill Operator

A Hiring Company, Elkhart, IN, United States


Consolidated Metals is a leading manufacturer of steel tubing products. Join our growing, entrepreneurial company as a tube mill operator. Successful candidates must be self-motivated and reliable, have good communication skills, work well in a team-based environment, have a high level of mechanical aptitude, and be drug free. Prior tube mill operations experience is required. Lean/Six Sigma experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Set-up, operate and adjust parameters of welded tube mill equipment and tooling to maximize efficiency and quality requirements.

Make adjustments to driven stand rolls, side pass rolls, and weld rolls in accordance with Mill Tooling Setup Charts to set mill up properly for given sizes.

Install the proper bearing spacers, work coil and impeder rod required during changeovers.

Make adjustments to sizing section driven stand rolls and side pass rolls to properly size tubing.

Perform dimensional and visual inspections of product to ensure quality of product.

Operate end welding machine and hand-held torch.

Verify correct raw materials are utilized.

Use and read precision measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, Vernier calipers, tape measures).

Visually inspect tubing for quality defects and reject non-confirming product.

Complete daily inspection reports.

Execute and record all production/quality checks.

Ensure safe operating conditions.

Perform routine and preventative maintenance as needed on equipment.

Ensure cleanliness and regular maintenance of equipment.

Report identified non-conformities to the production supervisor.

Generate production tags.

Provide training and support to other mill crew personnel.

Work overtime as needed to support customer requirements.

Work well with coworkers and foster a team environment.

Perform other duties and assignments as assigned by management.

Requirements
Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a safe manner

Ability to recognize quality of material

Demonstrated ability to perform Lock Out/Tag Out

Demonstrated ability to follow specific instructions and directions

Demonstrated ability to use and operate hand tools

Demonstrated ability to stack material properly

Ability to pay attention to surroundings

Ability to identify safety issues in the work area and identify equipment malfunctions

Ability to read a tape measure and read blueprints or plans

Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.

Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures

Ability to lift up to 40LBS.

Ability to stand for long periods of time operating and tending to machines

Ability to bend, twist and stretch

Ability to work under immediate supervision

Ability to pass a drug test

Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

Safety conscious

Committed to constant improvement

Team player and goal-oriented

Punctual and reliable

Committed to the company’s values of safety, honesty, reliability, collegiality, relentlessness, flexibility, and innovation

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties, as negotiated, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Compensation details:

24-34 Hourly Wage

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