Cold Mill Technician — Lead Operator

Paycom; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skana Aluminum Company seeks a skilled Cold Mill Technician to operate and supervise the rolling mill, turning aluminum coils into high-quality products. You will adjust equipment, monitor temperatures, and ensure safety and production flow on a hands-on team.

You’ll lead the crew, troubleshoot issues, and make real-time decisions to keep the mill running smoothly and safely in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, technical specifications, and production paperwork.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to safely operate industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate the rolling mill through intermediate and final passes across a variety of aluminum alloys and thicknesses.
• Process aluminum coils to meet required thickness, quality, and customer specifications.
• Adjust mill speed, tension, coolant flow, and other operating conditions to achieve precise results.
• Start, operate, and monitor coils throughout the production process.
• Monitor roll and material temperatures and make adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret production dispatches and properly sequence work.
• Complete roll changes from start to finish.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes for roll changes and material handling.
• Prepare coils for processing and safely transport coils to and from the mill.
• Communicate production, quality, and equipment concerns with teammates and supervisors.

Skills

Reading instructions

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Measuring tools

Automated controls/monitoring

Job description

Skana Aluminum Company seeks a skilled Cold Mill Technician to operate and supervise the rolling mill, turning aluminum coils into high-quality products. You will adjust equipment, monitor temperatures, and ensure safety and production flow on a hands-on team.

You’ll lead the crew, troubleshoot issues, and make real-time decisions to keep the mill running smoothly and safely in a manufacturing environment.