Mill Operator - 2nd Shift

Steel Technologies; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a Mill Operator to review production orders and determine setup/operation needs for the mill. You will ensure accuracy by inspecting gauges, calibrating the AGC system, and coordinating coil handling from loading to finishing.

The role emphasizes safety, quality standards, and precise documentation. Typical hours are Mon-Thu 3:00 pm–1:00 am, with overtime possible on Fridays or Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform complete set-up and operational tasks of rolling to ensure compliance with customer specifications and production requirements
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with Forklift and Crane training/certification

Responsibilities

• Make and inspect mill set-up to ensure compliance with production instructions
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
• Set-up Automatic Gauge Control (AGC) system and ensure correct calibration
• Thread coil through mill, cropping non-compliance material
• Review gauge at coil start, finish, and adjust mill if needed for accuracy
• Maintain production and quality standards by assuring complying gauge, width, finish, camber, and hardness
• Communicate non-compliance production or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Document at order end and record all necessary production information
• Operate forklift and/or overhead crane to transport materials
• Band/secure coil and identify coil in compliance and attach histogram
• Remove scrap from machine and empty hoppers
• Clean machine and surrounding area

Tools

Tape measures

Rockwell tester

Micrometers

Calipers

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

As a Mill Operator at Steel Technologies, you will review production orders to determine appropriate setup and operation of the mill. In this role, it's important for you to be detailed and consistent in order to ensure only the best result for our customers. We rely on this position to continuously meet quality and customers standards.

The regular hours for this position are Monday to Thursday 3:00 pm to 1:00 am (if overtime is necessary, hours are added to Friday and/or Saturday)

How you'll contribute to our company:

• Make and inspect mill set-up to ensure compliance with production instructions
• Reconcile coil identity to production and load coil
• Set-up Automatic Gauge Control (AGC) system and ensure correct calibration
• Thread coil through mill, cropping non-compliance material
• Review gauge at coil start, finish, and adjust mill if needed in order to ensure accuracy
• Maintain production and quality standards by assuring complying gauge, width, finish, camber, and hardness
• Communicate non-compliance production or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Document at order end and record all necessary production information
• Operate forklift and/or overhead crane to transport materials to and from storage areas, workstations and working within areas of assignment
• Band/secure coil and identify coil in compliance with production and attach histogram to coil as required
• Remove scrap from machine and empty hoppers as needed
• Clean machine and surrounding area

Here's what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here's what is needed to be successful:

• Ability to perform complete set-up and operational tasks of rolling to ensure compliance with customer specifications and production requirements
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all Forklift and Crane training/certification

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.