About this role
Department: Production
Job Title: Calciner/ Mill Operator
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 4 days on/ 4 days off; Rotate every 16 days between day and night shifts.
Day shift: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Night shift: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am.
Over time as required.
Full or Part Time: Full-time only
Compensation: 22/ hour
At American Gypsum, we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our company. We are committed to fostering a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.
JOB SUMMARY:
• The primary responsibility of the Calciner is to maintain control and proper operation of the Mill in order to provide the plant with first-quality stucco.
• Safety and quality should always be part of the daily operation, to provide a safe workplace and to produce the highest quality product possible.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Education requirement: High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read cut lists and accurately complete special tags.
• Must be able to use a touch screen computer and input information.
• Must be able to lift/ move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 51 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to perform basic math and metrics.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Front loader/ and or heavy equipment experience is a plus.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
SAFETY
• This operations position is a safety-sensitive position due to routine close proximity to moving and automatic equipment as well as mobile equipment.
• Operate in a safe manner, following all plant and departmental safety rules and procedures.
• Participate is weekly crew safety meetings.
• Understanding of how and where to properly lock-out all job related equipment.
• Understanding of safe operation for forklifts.
• Understanding of mobile equipment safety inspection.
• Wear appropriate PPE for the job conditions.
• Maintain housekeeping in the designated area.
• Understanding of JSA's for the area.
QUALITY
• Adhere to all quality-related procedures.
• Test stucco and land plaster using a CompuTrac moisture analyzer.
• Input information onto mill control reports accurately and completely.
• Understand all stucco and land plaster specifications and inform supervisor when necessary.
• Monitor the Cage Mill and Impact Mills operations to ensure first-quality stucco.
• Communicate any situations that could affect stucco quality or mill operations.
OPERATIONS
• Follow all mill area operating procedures.
• Monitor mill temperatures to ensure uniformity.
• Monitor all bin levels in the mill to ensure adequate supply.
• Follow sampling procedures.
• Notify the Wet End Supervisor and/or Shift Foreman of any alarms or problems in the mill area.
• Record set points, bin levels, and actual feed rates from the HMI to the proper control reports completely and accurately.
• Follow proper mill start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Assist other wet-end personnel as needed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
• Must be flexible with job duties; may be required to fill in on other jobs when the business or organization is short-handed.
• Other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:
• Typically well-lighted.
• The mill is not heated or air-conditioned.
• Extreme hot temperatures possible on upper floors.
• Moderate to excessive noise levels require hearing protection.
• Air quality is typically good.
• Attention level requirements are high, such as watching the process, listening for alarms, and recognizing changing data and conditions.