Mill Operator I

Parthenon Tube, Inc; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Parthenon Tube, Inc. in Tennessee is seeking a production associate to operate and monitor tube manufacturing equipment, ensuring safe and efficient daily production. You will perform basic setup and maintenance, conduct quality checks, and document results.

The role requires the ability to read simple instructions in English or Spanish and to work with team members in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes adherence to safety standards, ability to meet production rates, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic work instructions in English and/or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely to meet output rates.
• Perform basic ERP lookups for stacking requirements and tagging.
• Assist with lockout/tagout training as needed.
• Conduct daily quality checks and identify defects.
• Support banding and crimping operations.

Skills

Production targets

Equipment startup/changeover

Training others

English/Spanish literacy

Basic math

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

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
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• 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.