Mill Operator

Major Metals Co; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Metals Co. is seeking a skilled operator to run the FCF direct forming line and ensure safety and quality in a high-automation environment. You will adjust parameters, monitor product quality, and support production planning while maintaining a clean, organized mill area.

The role requires leadership, the ability to work independently, and a solid understanding of tube mill processes; prior experience with HF welders, NDT, and a flying saw is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating a tube mill or profiling line.
• Experience with flying saw, HF welder, and NDT is required.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures with precision.

Responsibilities

• Operate the FCF direct forming line with high automation.
• Monitor and improve product quality by adjusting settings.
• Prepare production plans in consultation with management.
• Perform basic cleaning and minor repairs in the mill area.
• Maintain a clean, organized mill workspace and meet productivity targets.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality control

Tube mill operation

Leadership

Independent work

Technical understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HF welder

NDT

Flying saw

Mill equipment

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Safety is our number one priority at Major Metals Company. We believe that all our employees are entitled to a safe workspace. We expect our team members to work to continually minimize safety hazards and respect safety requirements.Quality. We acknowledge the importance our product plays in components essential to people’s safety and well-being. We place an emphasis on stringent quality control practices, traceability, and simple, repeatable manufacturing processes. We are dedicated to the production of high-quality tubing, stand behind the products we manufacture, and hold our vendors to the same standard.Responsible for upholding the Company’s Mission, Purpose, and Values.Mission: Steel Tube SolutionsPurpose: Making our Employees’ and Customers’ Lives Better.Values: Kindness, Growth, Hard Work, Trustworthiness, & Teamwork.Responsible for wearing, and assuring the Mill crew wears, proper mandatory safety gear in designated areas/situations.Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and OSHA guidelines.Operating the FCF direct forming line with high automation gradeSave and manage all settings of the productsMonitoring and improving product quality by optimizing the setting parametersFeeding in material after dimension changeOperation of the flying sawFind parameters for optimal cutting resultsChanging of the saw blade at the flying sawChanging of the clamping jaws at the flying sawChanging of the outside scarfing toolChanging of impeder, inductor and welding rollersPreparation of production plans in consulting with managementPerforms basic cleaning and minor repairs on mill as required.Maintains mill in clean and organized fashionMeets productivity requirements set by managementPerforms related duties as assigned by supervisorEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters ofinstructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.• Leadership qualities• Trained metalworker• Technical understanding of the process of a tube mill• High level comprehension• Experience in operating a tube mill or a profiling line• Experience in operating a flying saw with knowledge regarding saw blade parameters• Experience in operating the HF welder• Experience in operating the NDT• High school diploma or GED preferred.Physical Requirements:•This person is responsible for the safe and correct operation of all the equipment in the Mill area,including employees.• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with federal, state and local standardsPPE:Safety GlassesSteel Toe Shoes (slip resistant)Gloves (cut resistant), when requiredEar plugsKevlar sleeves