Mill Operator in Elkhart, Indiana at Consolidated Metals Inc.

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.

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.