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Novelis

Cold Mill Operator 1

Davenport, IA · On-site

$19.50 - $25.50/hr

The Novelis North America Building and Construction Business is looking for a Cold Mill Operator for our Davenport, IA facility. Responsibilities Include: * Guides metal as it is fed mechanically ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Mill Operator

Eckley, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

As a mill operator, you will be required to work at times in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, heat, cold. * Ability to work nights on occasions, weekends, and holidays as ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Mill Operator

Wray, CO · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

As a mill operator, you will be required to work at times in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, heat, cold. * Ability to work nights on occasions, weekends, and holidays as ...

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC

Mill Operator

Yuma, CO

$18 - $23.50/hr

As a mill operator, you will be required to work at times in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, heat, cold. * Ability to work nights on occasions, weekends, and holidays as ...

JM Huber Corporation

Ultrafine Mill Operator

Quincy, IL

$27.01 - $29.71/hr

Position Summary An Ultrafine Mill Operator is responsible for ensuring a mill is producing a ... Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather ...

JM Huber Corporation

Ultrafine Mill Operator

Quincy, IL · On-site

$27.01 - $29.71/hr

Position Summary An Ultrafine Mill Operator is responsible for ensuring a mill is producing a ... Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather ...

Ametek

Rolling Mill Operator

Lancaster, PA · On-site

Operates a cold strip rolling mill to reduce strip metal to specified thickness and physical ... Operator. Qualifications: * Requirements for an applicant to qualify include a high school ...

JM Huber Corporation

Ultrafine Mill Operator

Quincy, IL

$27.01 - $29.71/hr

Position Summary An Ultrafine Mill Operator is responsible for ensuring a mill is producing a ... Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather ...

Doe Run

Mill Operator I

Ellington, MO · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Mill Operator I to learn to safely and effectively assist in mill ... cold. Works rotating shifts. Exposed to moderate noise levels. * Regularly requires talking ...

Friona Industries

Mill Operator- Dalhart, TX

Dalhart, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

The Mill Operator adds value and quality services to the Mill Department by ensuring safe, and ... Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty It is our ...

Friona Industries

Mill Operator- Dalhart, TX

Dalhart, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

The Mill Operator adds value and quality services to the Mill Department by ensuring safe, and ... Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty It is our ...

BENCHMARK METALS INC

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Rolling Mill Operator

East Chicago, IN · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

We seek mill operators for 1st and 2nd shift. Responsibilities ... Sets up and operates Cold Rolling Mill * Completes all data entry transactions in computer for coil ...

BENCHMARK METALS INC

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Rolling Mill Operator

East Chicago, IN · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

We seek mill operators for 1st and 2nd shift. Responsibilities ... Sets up and operates Cold Rolling Mill * Completes all data entry transactions in computer for coil ...

Ametek

Rolling Mill Operator - 2nd Shift

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Operates a cold strip rolling mill to reduce strip metal to specified thickness and physical ... Operator. Qualifications: * Requirements for an applicant to qualify include a high school ...

Ametek

Rolling Mill Operator

Lancaster, PA · On-site

Operates a cold strip rolling mill to reduce strip metal to specified thickness and physical ... Operator. Qualifications: * Requirements for an applicant to qualify include a high school ...

Coeur Mining

Mill Operator

Juneau, AK · On-site

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

About the Job: The Mill Operator will report to the Mill Supervisor and is responsible for ... Working outdoors in a range of environmental conditions, including rain, snow, ice, wind, cold ...

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Ametek

Rolling Mill Operator - 3rd Shift

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Operates a cold strip rolling mill to reduce strip metal to specified thickness and physical ... Operator. Qualifications: * Requirements for an applicant to qualify include a high school ...

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How much do cold mill operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for cold mill operator in the United States is $20.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cold Mill Operator vs Hot Mill Operator?

AspectCold Mill OperatorHot Mill Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical training, sometimes certifications in metal processingHigh school diploma, technical training, often similar certifications in metal or steel processing
Work EnvironmentIndoor, controlled environment working with cold rolling equipmentIndoor/outdoor, working with hot rolling mills in steel or metal plants
Industry UsageSteel, aluminum, and metal manufacturing plantsSteel, metal, and alloy production facilities

Both Cold Mill Operators and Hot Mill Operators work in metal manufacturing environments, often requiring similar certifications and technical skills. The main difference lies in the process stage they handle: Cold Mill Operators work with cold-rolled metals in a controlled environment, while Hot Mill Operators manage hot-rolled metals at higher temperatures. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the metal processing industry.

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Infographic showing various Cold Mill Operator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 45% Physical, and 55% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,326 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Cold Mill Operator 1

Davenport, IA

Novelis Davenport Manufacturing Facility
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$19.50 - $25.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Novelis North America Building and Construction Business is looking for a Cold Mill Operator for our Davenport, IA facility.

Responsibilities Include:

 

  • Guides metal as it is fed mechanically from payoff to and through take-up rolls of cold mill using wooden stick. 
  • Cuts jagged edges and scrap from sheet, using hand or machine shears and flattens leading edge of sheet if necessary. 
  • Clears cobbles using pry bar, hand tools, and automatic equipment and adjusts guides using hand or power tools and/or automated equipment. 
  • Observes metal for defects such as tears, cracks, dross holes, etc. and corrects or notifies Cold Mill Operator for corrective action. 
  • Observes and adjusts speed of metal feed from Operator's console. 
  • Directs and/or assists roll changes using power crane and counterbalance using adjustable sliding counterweight to achieve correct balance. 
  • Maintains housekeeping in work area. 
  • Scrapes floor around mill as needed with long handled scraper. 
  • Using hook, retrieves bands, scraps, and debris from payoff pit each week.
  • Works as a team member to assure a smooth and efficient operation with minimum disruption or delay and the highest priority for safety. 
  • Works toward implementation and on-going development of Quality Improvement Process as it pertains to all functions.
  • Performs other duties as required for smooth, efficient, and safe operation and to assure quality output in accordance with internal/external customer requirements and specifications.
  • Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Required Qualifications:

  • GED or High School Diploma
Location Profile

Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations such as Toys for Tots and Hope at the BRICK House. Novelis is also a member of the Good Neighbor Project in Davenport.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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