Rubber Compound Millroom Operator

R.E. Darling Co., Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is seeking a Millroom Operator to produce high-quality rubber compounds.

The role requires operating large industrial equipment, following work orders, and maintaining precise documentation. Candidates should be safety- and quality-conscious with the ability to lift up to 51 pounds and stand for extended periods. Responsibilities include operating mixers, mills, calendars, extruders, autoclaves, and presses, using calipers and gauges for measurements, performing basic data

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written instructions, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Ability to operate production machinery safely.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and basic shop math.
• Visual ability to inspect products for quality.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute production tasks in alignment with work orders, procedures, and daily schedules.
• Operate processing equipment such as internal mixers, two-roll mills, calendars, extruders, autoclaves, and presses.
• Use measurement tools to verify product specifications.
• Monitor processes and communicate issues to the team, aiding troubleshooting.
• Complete production and ingredient-tracking documentation.
• Maintain an organized work area and participate in 6S/continuous-improvement activities.
• Support training of team members by sharing process knowledge and equipment operation skills.
• Enter production data into the manufacturing software system.
• Track and report material inventory levels.
• Follow established safety practices and use required PPE.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet dimensional and visual quality standards.

Skills

Measurement tools

Operate production machinery

Basic shop math

Data entry

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Internal mixers

Two-roll mills

Calendars

Extruders

Autoclaves

Presses

Job description

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is seeking a Millroom Operator to produce high-quality rubber compounds.

The role requires operating large industrial equipment, following work orders, and maintaining precise documentation. Candidates should be safety- and quality-conscious with the ability to lift up to 51 pounds and stand for extended periods. Responsibilities include operating mixers, mills, calendars, extruders, autoclaves, and presses, using calipers and gauges for measurements, performing basic data