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Mill and Calendar Operator I

Position Title: Mill Room/Calendar Operator I                       Department: Fabrication

Reports To: Fabrication Supervisor                                            FLSA: Non-Exempt

Company Overview:

Technical Rubber Company (TRC) is a leading manufacturer and distributor based in Johnstown, Ohio with an 85+ year legacy driving sustainable business solutions in tire and wheel service products through TRC’s 4R Visionary methods of Repair, Reuse, Recycle, and Repurpose. TRC incorporates these methodologies through tire monitoring solutions, tire recycling equipment, and industrial belting repair products. We take pride in acknowledging the people behind the product as they uphold TRC’s Core Values of H.I.L.T.I (Honor, Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork, Innovation). TRC not only serves local businesses it also has a global footprint across more than 96 countries, with an operational presence in addition to the USA, including China, Belgium, Japan, Brazil, and Thailand.

Job Summary:

The Mill and Calendar Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining milling and calendaring equipment used in the production process to package, mill, slit, calendar, shop, click, and run injection press for manufacturing of tire repair patches. This role ensures materials are processed to quality specifications, production targets are met, and safety standards are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and adjust mill and calendar machinery according to production requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and make necessary process adjustments.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Measure and record production data, including material usage, output, and quality checks.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve operational goals.

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing specifications.

• Supply various departments with necessary materials to make patches and repairs.
• Operated various machines including: clickers, chopper, mills, calendar, slitter, and injection presses.
• Cut Rubber material with trimmers and/or knives.
• Utilize precise measurements to accurately produce required products.
• Pack, box and label material.

Required Skillset:

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• Machine operation
• Quality control inspection
• Preventive maintenance
• Process monitoring
• Attention to detail
• Safety compliance
• Teamwork and communication
• Operated mill and calendar equipment to produce materials meeting customer specifications.
• Reduced material waste by monitoring process parameters and making timely adjustments.
• Conducted quality inspections and documented production results.
• Performed equipment setup, changeovers, and routine maintenance activities.
• Maintained compliance with safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

This is an extremely physical, labor-intensive position in a manufacturing environment. Candidates must be capable of performing strenuous physical activities throughout their shift, including:

• Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Repeated bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
• Loading and unloading raw materials and finished products.
• Working in a fast-paced production environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and moving machinery.
• Performing repetitive motions with hands, arms, and shoulders throughout the workday.

• Safely handling heavy materials while following all company safety procedures.
• Important: Candidates must be able to safely lift and move up to 100 pounds, either independently or with assistance and proper material-handling equipment when required. This position requires a high level of physical stamina and endurance to perform essential job functions safely and effectively.

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[This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is, instead, a description of the essential elements of the position that are needed for recruitment, placement, orientation, training, competency and performance management, classification, compensation determination, and other Human Resource actions.]