Format Milling

ROCKWOOL International A/S; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401K Match: Up to 6%

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 12 paid

Educational Assistance & Career Growth

Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement

Safety First: PPE

Job summary

ROCKWOOL International A/S in Byhalia, MS is seeking an experienced Senior Machine Operator-Format/Milling to operate and troubleshoot heavy production equipment. The role covers sanding, shaping, and cutting, with attention to quality and efficiency in a continuous-flow automated line.

You will read specifications, set up machines, measure output with calipers and micrometers, and ensure safe operation. The shift runs 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule, with benefits including medical,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains all machines including sanding, shaping, and cutting.
• Visual inspection of raw materials entering the area and verification of quality leaving the area.
• Uses measurement tools to verify production is within specification (tape measures, gauge blocks, calipers, micrometers).
• Cooperation and supervision of proper operation of fleece applying device with all machines and installations.

Skills

Machine setup

Computers

Experience 2 years

Reading instructions

Continuous flow

Troubleshooting

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring tapes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Machine Operator-Format/Milling for our Byhalia, MS location. The position is 6:00PM-6:30AM, with days off rotating on a 2-2-3 basis. Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. Join us and make a difference! Pay $23/hour

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K Match: Up to 6%
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
• Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in machine set-up and computers
• Minimum 2 years machine operator experience
• Must have a good understanding in how equipment operates in order to clear equipment safely.
• Understanding of key figures and how to maximize output.
• High mechanical aptitude with experience trouble shooting equipment.
• The ability to read and understand written instructions and product specifications.
• Practical knowledge in a continuous flow automated manufacturing process
• Hands-on problem solver
• Able to use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometeors, and measuring tapes, etc.

What you will be doing

• Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains all machines including but not limited to sanding, shaping, and cutting.
• Visual inspection of raw materials as entering the area and verification of quality leaving the area.
• Utilizes all measurements tools to verify all production is in specification. Including but not limited to tape measures, gauge blocks, calipers, and micrometers.
• Cooperation and supervision of the proper operation of the fleece applying device with all machines and cooperating installations jobs.

Physical Work Environment & Conditions

• Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors for 12 or more hours during the course of a day.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced high volume production facility.
• Some lifting, bending, stooping, walking up/downstairs, fast-paced walking for some distance.
• The ability to lift 60 pounds & 120 pounds with another person.
• The ability to shovel heavy waste to shoulder height.
• The ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions for several hours daily while wearing protective + safety equipment required.

Work Environment & Conditions

Join a clean, safe, and modern facility equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and innovative processes. Safety, cleanliness and employee well-being are at the heart of what we do, supported by comprehensive training programs and protocols. ROCKWOOL is deeply committed to giving back to our communities. Through global philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts, we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Who we are

Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable, innovative products that improve lives and communities. With over 12,000 employees across 51 manufacturing facilities in 40+ countries, we share one common mission: to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Our Culture and Commitment

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. With employees representing 79 nationalities, we champion diversity, provide equal opportunities, and actively combat all forms of discrimination. At ROCKWOOL, you'll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This cultural foundation reflects our core values: ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency. ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity, and flooding. Our product range reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, while supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint. Stone wool is a fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With ~11,800 dedicated colleagues in 37 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, customised stone wool insulation components for other manufacturers’ products and systems (OEM), to insulation for the process industry and marine & offshore.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? Join us and make a difference! http://www.rockwool.com/group/about-us/careers/