Calender Mill Operator — Precision Thickness Control

Mountville Mills, Inc; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountville Mills, Inc. is seeking a calender operator to set up, run and monitor calendar machines that process rubber or plastic materials to achieve the requested thickness, shape and finish. You will adjust parameters, feed materials and inspect output to ensure consistency.

This position requires maintaining accurate production records, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues and following all safety procedures to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust calender machinery per product specs
• Feed and monitor materials to ensure consistent quality and thickness
• Inspect finished products and make necessary adjustments
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine issues to minimize downtime
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures
• Maintain accurate production records

Job description

**MUST HAVE PREVIOUS CALENDER EXPERIENCE **

Position Overview: Responsible for operating and maintaining machinery that processes rubber or plastic materials through heated rollers to achieve specified thickness, shape, and finish. Duties include machine setup, process monitoring, adjustments, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up, operate, and adjust calender machinery per product specs

Feed and monitor materials to ensure consistent quality and thickness

Inspect finished products and make necessary adjustments

Troubleshoot and resolve machine issues to minimize downtime

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning

Follow all safety protocols and procedures

Maintain accurate production records

Help train new operators

Prepare and blend materials for processing

Qualifications:

Experience with calender or similar machines preferred

Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of material properties

Detail-oriented and quality-focused

Physically able to perform manual tasks

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Safety-minded and team-oriented

Able to work in a dirty environment and in a physical position

Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Able to work in a non-climate controlled environment

• Company Benefits: * 80 hours of vacation (prorated by start date)
• Holiday pay for major federal holidays
• Annual increases with reviews
• Health Benefits package including, medical, dental, and vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 10% Profit sharing program
• 401(K) with company 100% matching
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursements

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

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