Millroom Operator (2nd shift)
R.E. Darling Co, Tucson, AZ, United States
Millroom Operator (2nd Shift)
The Millroom Operator is an hourly, non-exempt position responsible for producing custom mixed rubber compounds in accordance with prescribed procedures and schedules. This position reports to the supervisor of the Millroom. Personal contact with others will typically involve interaction with technical and quality assurance personnel to give information on product related concerns. This position requires a person who is safety conscious, quality conscious and goal oriented. The Millroom work environment requires the operation of large processing equipment, the handling of hazardous chemicals, the physical ability to stand for extended periods with frequent stooping and repeatedly lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be capable of wearing a cartridge loaded half face respirator.
Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm-1:30am
Fridays: 2:30pm-11:30pm
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform specific tasks associated with the manufacture of rubber and composite products
Recognize product/process issues and assist with troubleshooting
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Support training of employees
Enter job data into software data collection system
Perform accurate counts of physical inventory
Understand and follow safe work principles
Responsible for quality and workmanship of product produced
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Six months manufacturing experience
Required Skills:
Ability to complete production forms, such as product travelers
Ability to follow work order instructions
Ability to safely operate machines in area of assignment
Sufficient visual acuity to inspect products produced
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, work orders and written procedures
Ability to accurately utilize measuring equipment such as calipers, thickness gages, weigh scales, and tape measures
Proficient in shop math
Basic computer skills required
Preferred experience with the manufacture of custom mixed rubber including:
Mixing, extruding, calendaring, refining, and inspecting/testing of rubber compounds
Operating millroom equipment such as two-roll mills, internal mixers, extruders, and calendars
Specific Tasks and Focus Areas:
Perform specific tasks associated with the manufacture of rubber products
Recognize product/process issues and assist with troubleshooting
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Support the training of other employees
Enter job data into software data collection system
Perform accurate counts of physical inventory
Understand and follow safe work principles
Responsible for quality and workmanship of product
This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.
Preferred Behaviors:
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Millroom Operator is an hourly, non-exempt position responsible for producing custom mixed rubber compounds in accordance with prescribed procedures and schedules. This position reports to the supervisor of the Millroom. Personal contact with others will typically involve interaction with technical and quality assurance personnel to give information on product related concerns. This position requires a person who is safety conscious, quality conscious and goal oriented. The Millroom work environment requires the operation of large processing equipment, the handling of hazardous chemicals, the physical ability to stand for extended periods with frequent stooping and repeatedly lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be capable of wearing a cartridge loaded half face respirator.
Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm-1:30am
Fridays: 2:30pm-11:30pm
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform specific tasks associated with the manufacture of rubber and composite products
Recognize product/process issues and assist with troubleshooting
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Support training of employees
Enter job data into software data collection system
Perform accurate counts of physical inventory
Understand and follow safe work principles
Responsible for quality and workmanship of product produced
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Six months manufacturing experience
Required Skills:
Ability to complete production forms, such as product travelers
Ability to follow work order instructions
Ability to safely operate machines in area of assignment
Sufficient visual acuity to inspect products produced
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, work orders and written procedures
Ability to accurately utilize measuring equipment such as calipers, thickness gages, weigh scales, and tape measures
Proficient in shop math
Basic computer skills required
Preferred experience with the manufacture of custom mixed rubber including:
Mixing, extruding, calendaring, refining, and inspecting/testing of rubber compounds
Operating millroom equipment such as two-roll mills, internal mixers, extruders, and calendars
Specific Tasks and Focus Areas:
Perform specific tasks associated with the manufacture of rubber products
Recognize product/process issues and assist with troubleshooting
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Support the training of other employees
Enter job data into software data collection system
Perform accurate counts of physical inventory
Understand and follow safe work principles
Responsible for quality and workmanship of product
This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.
Preferred Behaviors:
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.