Precision Mill & Heavy Equipment Operator

Carmeuse; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmeuse is seeking a plant operator to run and supervise production lines at our Portage, Indiana facility. The role requires operating equipment such as loaders, feeders, dryers, mills, and conveyors, while adhering to safety rules and producing samples for quality control.

You will prepare daily production and safety reports, coordinate with maintenance during outages, and ensure proper loading of finished product for shipment. Strong communication across shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety rules and procedures.
• Experience operating plant production equipment.
• Able to communicate shift-to-shift information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Operates plant production equipment including front-end loader, vibratory feeder, flash dryer, roller mill, turbine classifier, dust collector, and conveyors.
• Retrieves production samples and records results in computer software to verify specifications.
• Prepares daily production reports and safety/environmental inspection forms.
• Oversees loading of finished product into trucks using automated scales and load-out systems.
• Maintains stockpile using equipment and performs minor maintenance as needed.
• Communicates production status and equipment changes to the next shift.
• Supports maintenance during major outages or breakdowns.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Shift communication

Tools

PLC

Job description

Carmeuse is seeking a plant operator to run and supervise production lines at our Portage, Indiana facility. The role requires operating equipment such as loaders, feeders, dryers, mills, and conveyors, while adhering to safety rules and producing samples for quality control.

You will prepare daily production and safety reports, coordinate with maintenance during outages, and ensure proper loading of finished product for shipment. Strong communication across shifts is essential.