Rolling Mill Machine Operator - Senior Level

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a skilled rolling mill operator who enjoys solving complex production challenges, improving processes, and helping others succeed? If so, we'd like to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced senior-level Finish Rolling Mill Operator with advanced rolling mill expertise to support precision precious metal processing operations. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled operator who can independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize rolling mill processes while serving as a technical resource to the broader production team. This role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, support operator development, and contribute to world-class safety, quality, and productivity performance.

4-day work week! 4:30am - 3:00pm ** Monday - Thursday

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and optimize precision rolling mills to meet customer specifications and production requirements
• Perform finish gauge reduction operations, including measuring, weighing, recording, trimming, and material handling
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain quality standards
• Operate and support multiple rolling mills across the department
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams on process improvements
• Assist with developing work instructions
• Train junior level operators
• Promote and enforce all safety policies and PPE requirements
• Perform other tasks as needed to further our company's goals and uphold our commitments

Requirements:

• 4+ years of rolling mill experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Strong math, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Able to stand and move throughout a 10-hour shift
• Push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and crouch regularly
• Visual acuity to perform visual quality inspections
• Ability to lift 70 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift utilizing safe lifting practices

This role operates in a manufacturing facility where conditions may include exposure to loud noise, fluctuating temperatures (hot or cold), and moving machinery. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

What we offer:

• 80 hours holiday pay a year
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Paid personal days
• 40 hours sick time per calendar year
• 401(k) Plan with a company match
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid long-term disability
• Corporate discount program
• Profit Share Incentive Plan

Pay Range: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

The starting rate offered to a successful candidate will be determined based on job-related factors including relevant experience, skills, education, training, certifications, demonstrated performance, and overall qualifications. The Company also considers internal equity, market conditions, and business needs when making compensation decisions. This pay range reflects the hourly rate the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of posting.

LeachGarner offers the industry's most comprehensive melt to market precious metal products and technical expertise. As a leader in precious metals processing, LeachGarner continually evolves to meet the challenges of evergreen markets and strives to exceed expectations for reliability, quality and innovation by an unwavering commitment of integrity.

LeachGarner specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of precious metals in the form of sheet, wire, fancy wire, tubing, fancy tubing, casting grain, findings and chain specific to customer’s needs.

We are committed to bringing responsible and compliant manufacturing to all facilities regardless of geographical location while leveraging our global reach to serve our customers providing quick-to-market and market-oriented products.

LeachGarner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.