What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mill Operator - 3rd Shift position at Combined Metals of Chicago LLC?
Combined Metals is a premier North American processor and specialty strip and wire distributor built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combined Metals is North America's largest independent processor and distributor of specialty strips and wire. Combined Metals has nine service centers supporting over 3,000 customers in the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Electrification, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Decades of quality and reliability have made Combined Metals™ a chosen source in performance applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery to reduce the gauge of metal coils according to customer and manufacturing specifications.
- Load coils into the mill and remove scrap and paper waste from the process.
- Remove finished coils and physically lift and change work rolls as necessary.
- Serve as the data entry clerk to properly label and tag all metal coils for identification.
- Ensure the overall quality of each coil processed through the mill.
- Promote a safety culture by adhering to all plant safety policies and procedures.
- Read work orders and other instructions to determine product specifications and material requirements.
- Set up, operate, and tend to machines that reduce the gauge of metal coils.
- Perform daily checklist tasks and operate machinery to move metal coils.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by removing scrap and other waste, checking machines, and identifying potential hazards.
- Participate in training and certification programs as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Sufficient ability to maintain records and reports.
- Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
- Understanding of production procedures.
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork and communication skills.
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear).
