Small Mill Operator (Morning to Afternoon Shift)

Parthenon Tube, Inc; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Parthenon Tube, Inc. is seeking a CUT-OFF OPERATOR (1st Shift) to support production line activities in a fast-paced environment. The role requires reading and following instructions in English or Spanish, basic math skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Starting pay is $18 per hour with 40 hours guaranteed per week and opportunities for advancement. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining production machines, performing quality checks, and assisting with training new staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three months of related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to read and follow simple work instructions in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines and equipment per SOPs under supervision.
• Wear required PPE and follow Safety Policy and OSHA standards.
• Maintain safe work environment and practice good housekeeping.
• Perform basic lockout/tagout procedures and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Run ERP system to look up stacking requirements for production jobs and check quality during production.
• Produce finished goods tags and perform banding & crimping operations.
• Conduct daily quality checks and identify defects.
• Assist trainer in training new employees and adjust equipment as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Bilingual EN/ES

Quality checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 months related experience

Job description

CUT-OFF OPERATOR (1st Shift) - $18/hr STARTING PAY, 40 HOURS GUARANTEED, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PAY RAISES AS WELL!

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, but not reqired

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.