Calendar/Mill Operator - 3rd shift

Job Description

Danfoss in Newbern, TN has an opening for a Calendar/Mill Operator. The hours for this position are Monday to Thursday 8:45 pm - 7:00 am. The Calendar/Mill Operator will operate and monitor the calendar, which turns rubber stock into insulation for braiders.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encourage career growth within our facilities.

Job Responsibilities

1. 1. Receiver rubber from Batch-Off and feed it into the extruder (through the stock tree).
   2. According to what the procedure book indicates: install the proper head plate/crossbar and adjust the temperature of the extruder and the calender rollers at the beginning of each batch/compound.
   3. Run the extruder; monitor Calender rollers at all time to ensure the rubber is being worked properly.
   4. Adjust the Calender rolls to achieve the proper gauge of rubber thickness. Rubber is every-changing and the rolls might need multiple adjustments.
   5. Take-Up operator informs calender operator of the weight of each roll; Calender operator records the roll’s weight on the production sheet and the gauge of the batch on the SPC sheet.
   6. Setting up Calender/Take-Up requires both operators working together to feed the rubber through the process. Also, when one operator goes on break, the other can run both machines for a short time.
   7. Operator adds left over insulation from the cut-end of previous rolls into the batches to be reused.
   8. Perform monthly TPM on machines.
   9. When not working directly on machine, maintain the workspace to keep it clean and prevent the forming of any safety hazards.
   10. Monitor machine at all times to visually ensure proper operation and quality of product.
   11. Perform regular quality checks:
       1. Ensure rubber looks and runs like it should

1. 1. 2. Monitor the process on both sides of the Calender rollers (mirror constantly shows the opposite side)
      3. Use caliper to check that the rubber is the proper gauge before it goes into the powder house

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills: 

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Prefer a minimum of 1-year manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.