Mill Mechanic Operator
Summary
Title: | Mill Mechanic Operator |
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ID: | 1009 |
Location: | Freeport, TX |
Department: | Maintenance |
Description
- JOB SUMMARY – Inspect all machines in their respective areas (Shellers or VTAs) on shelling area, including paddy machines/precision graders. Reports to Mill Supervisor or Area Production Supervisor any problems with machinery or operating efficiencies.
- ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS –
SHELLER OPERATOR
- Keep good Sheller Rolls on all shellers.
- Check each machine for shelling efficiency hourly.
- Check each paddy machines for any mechanical problems.
- Report any machinery involved with shelling system to supervisor.
- Report any problems with any machine/elevators or screw conveyors.
- Adjust speed of shellers as production requires. Maintain proper flow of product.
- Inform Mill Supervisor or Area Production Supervisor of any Bin changes for documentation purposes.
- Must be able to make adjustments to the equipment
- Perform basic maintenance repairs equipment
- Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as required.
MILLING EQUIPMENT
- Keep Milling Equipment (VTAs and KB40s) in good condition in order to obtain required quality and production throughput.
- Check product for brokens content and check temperature on all 3 breaks twice per shift.
- Adjust speed of Milling Equipment as production requires.
- Maintain proper flow to each milling break in order to have consistent flow through between each system.
- Assist in keeping work area clean
- Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as required.
- Must be able to make adjustments to the equipment
- Perform basic maintenance repairs equipment
Knowledge
- Education
- High School Education or equivalent preferred
- Prior Work Experience
- 2 year rice milling experience preferred
- Mechanically inclined.
- Certificates and / or Licenses
- Valid US Driver License
- Qualify for TWIC Card
Skills and Abilities
- Physical and / or mental requirements)
- Conversational English knowledge preferred
- Able to climb ladders/stairs throughout shift, work at high places, exceeding 100 feet; able to lift/carry 50 lbs
- Must have good hand/eye coordination.
- Equipment Used:
- Manufacturing equipment associated milling rice.
- Shellers, Paddy Separators, VTAs and KB40 milling equipment
- Various types of material handling equipment
- Various hand tools
- Working Conditions:
- Exposure to hot and cold weather, noise, and dust.
- Must work rotating shifts to cover 24/7 operation
- Must be familiar with and use proper PPE in performing daily job tasks.
Take a look at what we offer:
* Full-time positions
* Immediate benefit enrollment
* Major medical coverage
* Dental Plan
* Vision Plan
* Group Life/AD&D Plan
* Supplemental Life/A&D Plan
* Health Insurance
* 10 Paid Holidays
* PTO begins immediate accrual
* Vacation (begins accruing immediately)
* 401K Plan-55% company match up to 6%
* Short term disability
* Starting salary $17.75 an hour, after successfully completion of 90 days increases to $18.00 an hour
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications