Hot Mill Technician- 1st shift

Skana Aluminum Co; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses provided

Employee engagement events

Job summary

Skana Aluminum Company in Manitowoc, WI seeks a Hot Mill Technician on 1st shift. This hands-on role supports continuous hot mill operations, ensuring coils meet specs and production stays on track.

You will rotate between Hot Mill Operator and Upcoiler tasks, perform preventive maintenance, operate a forklift, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace while contributing to quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operation experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Flexibility with scheduling and cross-training.
• Safety-first mindset with organized workspace.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the mill to reduce aluminum coils to specifications.
• Prepare coils for finishing at Upcoiler.
• Cut and prepare slabs using overhead cranes and saws.
• Coil, band and label finished coils for storage.
• Inspect coils and metal for defects and report concerns.
• Assist with roll changes, coolant tank cleaning, and general maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mill equipment.
• Complete shop paperwork and daily production tracking.
• Operate a forklift to store finished coils.

Skills

Machine operation

Reliability

Team player

Safety-conscious

Cross-training

Job description

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Hot Mill Technician- 1st shift

Full Time Manitowoc, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1122

Salary: $21.48 Annually

Hot Mill Technician

Ready to build a career, not just take a job? As a Hot Mill Technician, you'll help produce some of the highest-quality aluminum coils in the Midwest — and we'll pay you more as you learn more.

What You'll Do

You’ll play a critical role keeping our Hot Mill running continuously, rotating between key operations like the Hot Mill Operator and Upcoiler positions. Your day will include:

• Operating the mill to reduce aluminum coils to proper specifications
• Preparing coils for finishing at the Upcoiler station
• Cutting and preparing slabs using overhead crane hoists and saws
• Coiling, banding, and marking finished coils for storage
• Inspecting coils and metal for quality defects and reporting concerns
• Assisting with roll changes, coolant tank cleaning, and general equipment maintenance
• Performing preventive maintenance on mill equipment, including lubrication systems and filters
• Completing shop paperwork and daily production tracking
• Operating a forklift to store finished coils

What We’re Looking For

• Previous machine operation experience preferred
• A strong work ethic and reliability
• Flexibility with scheduling, including a willingness to cross-train
• A positive attitude and team-player mindset in a fast-paced, safety-first environment
• Pride in keeping a clean, organized workspace

Prior manufacturing experience is a plus — but not required. If you're trainable and motivated, we'll teach you the rest.

Why Skana?

Grow Your Pay, Grow Your Skills

Our PayForKnowledge program rewards you for cross‑training — the more you learn, the more you earn.

Benefits That Actually Benefit You

• Company-wide bonus program — potential for an extra month’s pay based on company success
• 401(k) with company match — don't leave free money on the table
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• $150 safety shoe reimbursement every two years
• Safety glasses covered 100%
• Regular employee engagement events through our Fundation program

This is a hands‑on plant role with exposure to heat, noise, moving equipment, and forklift traffic. Required PPE includes safety glasses and safety shoes (we've got you covered on both).

Skana Aluminum Company is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.