Calendar Operator

Weir Minerals U.S., Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir Minerals U.S., Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Calendar Operator to operate calendar mills and related equipment, load rubber compounds, monitor machine performance, and ensure a smooth, on-time production flow.

You will work in a tight team of 3–4, follow SOPs and safety protocols, perform quality checks on material thickness, and maintain clean, organized work areas while supporting continuous operations and zero-harm goals.

Qualifications

• Operate calendar mills and related equipment following work instructions.
• Understand and follow safety protocols and SOPs.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate calendar mills and equipment per instructions and schedules.
• Monitor material quality, thickness, and output.
• Assist with mill setup, material prep, and production flow.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas; collaborate with a 3–4 person team.
• Uphold safety and zero-harm culture.

Job description

Calendar Operator

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You\'ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You\'ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that\'s through engineering, planning or customer support. You\'ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you\'ll do

• Material Processing & Equipment Operation: Operate calendar mills and associated equipment to process rubber compounds according to work instructions and production schedules. Daily tasks include manually loading rubber into the mills, monitoring machine operation, and ensuring smooth workflow. Success means maintaining consistent, high-quality output with minimal downtime.
• Quality & Output: Monitor material quality, consistency, and thickness to ensure products meet required specifications. Perform quality checks continuously as the product moves through the machine to maintain standards.
• Production Support: Assist with mill setup and adjustments, prepare materials, and support continuous workflow aligned with production priorities. This role involves repetitive, hands‑on work with the same machine and process.
• Team Collaboration & Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organized work areas and collaborate effectively with a small, tight‑knit team of 3-4 members, fostering good communication and teamwork.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world‑class safety culture.

What you\'ll bring

Must-haves

• Comfortable working around heavy machinery with a strong focus on safety
• Physically fit with the ability to repeatedly lift weights up to 50 lbs
• Clean-shaven appearance as per safety and operational requirements
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and work instructions

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes
• Previous experience in rubber processing or manufacturing environments
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial equipment

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We\'re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world‑class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We\'re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it's exciting. And it's one we can't wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.