Rolling Mill Trainee

at Arnold Magnetic Technologies in Marengo, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Brief Summary of Position:

Set up and operate cluster mills and Stanat mill (cold and hot).

Responsibilities/Essential Functions of Position:

• Select shape rolls, tensions, reductions, etc. for a wide variety of alloys to meet final strip requirements as to gauge tolerances and appearance.
• Roll alloys to specified dimensions as low as .0001.
• Detect operating difficulties and make minor repairs and adjustments to mechanical portion of the equipment.
• Select proper rolls and passes for each operation.
• Assemble and disassemble the metal working portions of the mills.
• Operate spot welders to attach strip to leader strip.
• Load, unload and degrease strips.
• Calculate length and weight of coils.
• Properly identify materials and maintain work records.
• Keep machine clean, make or assist in making machine repairs.
• Operate auxiliary equipment and assist in other areas as required.
• Follow all Company rules and regulations.

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Required Technical/Job Experience and Qualifications:

• Basic mathematical skills in arithmetic, algebra, and their applications.
• 6-12 months of experience in a related field.
• Ability to concentrate and focus with attention to detail in rolling material to extremely close limits.
• Manual dexterity in working with fine tape.

Education Requirements:

• High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.

Beneficial Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to recognize when there is an issue with equipment and identify that something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Knowledge of mechanical test properties and values.
• Strong judgement skills in operating equipment, diagnosing trouble in rolling strip to tolerances and selecting reductions for a variety of metals.
• Must be able to understanding information in a work related document.
• Good communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Standard work week is Monday through Friday, hours to be consistent with business unit; some off hours work expected
• Working in production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

Machines/Equipment Used:

• Rolling mills
• Precision measuring instruments

Location change as of January 2025 to 1005 Courtaulds Drive, Woodstock IL

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