Hammer Mill Operator

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva seeks a maintenance technician to analyze equipment performance and implement changes to ensure throughput and quality targets are met. You will inspect equipment, adjust machine parameters, and maintain strict safety practices while working with materials to produce pellets.

Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring accurate reporting. Candidates should have strong math skills and a High School Diploma or GED, with the ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements.
• Ability to read data and trends to adjust processes.
• Proven record in upholding safety standards.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment performance and implement tooling changes to meet throughput and quality targets.
• Perform and document inspections and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Review work order specifications and materials to produce pellets.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speed, temperature and material flow.
• Monitor gauges and indicators to detect malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping and uphold safety procedures.
• Ensure consistent production quality and accurate reporting.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment performance and make necessary tooling and equipment changes to produce desired throughput and quality results.
• Perform and document required inspections of equipment and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Review work order specifications or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, extracting, forming, pressing and compacting materials to produce pellets.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speed, pressure and temperatures of machine, amount, dimensions and flow of materials and ingredients.
• Monitor machine operations and observes indicator lights and gauges, such as thermometers, voltage meters and timers to detect malfunctions.
• Perform/coordinate maintenance on equipment per job instructions.
• Perform/coordinate housekeeping to required standard.
• Maintain consistent production quality to required standard.
• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Complete accurate reporting as required.
• Communicate operational information as required.
• Enter maintenance work requests as applicable.
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements
• Ability to read data and trends to make appropriate process adjustments.
• Proven record in upholding safety standards.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of previous manufacturing experience.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed .
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA.
• Ability to climb a crane in excess of 100 feet high.
• Ability to work from heights (at least 20 feet off the ground).
• Able to climb vertical ladders (fixable or portable) at unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet.
• Able to climb multiple flights of steps, angled ramps as needed.
• Able to work on computer screen format for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
• This position is not eligible for visa support.