Mill Operator I

Parthenon Tube, Inc; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parthenon Tube, Inc. in La Vergne, TN, is seeking a Mill Operator I starting at $18 per hour with 40 hours guaranteed. Under supervision, you will operate production machines, perform routine maintenance and learn tube mill terminology.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math, and ability to read simple work instructions in English or Spanish; ERP experience and lockout/tagout training are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three months of related experience preferred.
• Able to read and comprehend English/Spanish work instructions.
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines and perform routine maintenance.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE.
• Complete lockout/tagout training.
• Use ERP to look up stacking requirements for production jobs.
• Perform quality checks and identify defects.

Skills

Basic math

English/Spanish literacy

Read work instructions

Team collaboration

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Tools

ERP system

Lockout/Tagout training

Banding & crimping

Job description

MILL OPERATOR I - $18/hr STARTING PAY, 40 HOURS GUARANTEED, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT AS WELL!

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

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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

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.
• Three months of related experience and/or training, preferred

Licenses/Designations and Certifications

N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to high.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in both hot and cold atmospheres depending on weather conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must 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.

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills associated with the position.

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