Mill Operator I

Parthenon Tube, Inc.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Parthenon Tube, Inc. in La Vergne, Tennessee is looking for a production operator responsible for the standard setup, routine maintenance, and daily operation of machines. The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and meeting production rates. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior experience is preferred. A safe and healthful work environment is a priority, and employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and adapt to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Three months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, and maintain production machines.
• Perform daily quality checks and identify defects.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Ability to meet production rates

Effective equipment startup/changeover

Assisting in training new employees

Basic tool adjustments

Reading and comprehension in English/Spanish

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the standard setup, routine maintenance and daily operation of production machines and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M. culture
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required at work and in accordance with Safety Policy and OSHA standards
• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by practicing safe work habits, good housekeeping procedures and adhering to safety guidelines
• Complete equipment specific lockout / tagout training
• Perform basic functions in ERP system to look up stacking requirements for production jobs
• Successfully make a finished goods tag
• Understand and effectively perform banding & crimping operations
• Perform daily quality checks using internal system and identify defects
• Ability to learn the terminology and functions of the tube mill

Perform Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned

N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to meet or exceed established production rates for all parts.
• Effectively startup or changeover the equipment and produce quality product.
• Able to assist the trainer in the training and development of new employees.
• Ability to perform adjustments using simple tools.
• Able to read, write and comprehend simple work instructions, short correspondence and memos written in English and/or Spanish.
• Skilled at basic math, including but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, required.

RELATED EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING – THREE MONTHS (PREFERRED)

Three months of related experience and/or training (preferred).

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Noise level is usually medium to high. The employee must be able to work in both hot and cold atmospheres depending on weather conditions. Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and frequently talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO STATEMENT

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.