Steel Mill Operator

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Steel Mill Operator to join a well established manufacturing business based in Oldbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and motivated individual looking to secure a temp-to-perm position within a fast-paced production environment.

As an experienced Mill Operator you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring the tube mill and associated equipment used in the manufacturing of steel tubes and overseeing the Floop Operator and the Mair Packer to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production in line with standards, internal procedures, and customer specifications.

Job Details

Location: Oldbury Contract: Temp to Perm Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour (Days) £14.45 per hour (Nights) Shift Pattern: Rotating weekly shifts Monday to Friday: 6:00am - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 6:00am ⚠️ Candidates must be able to work all three shifts on a weekly rotating pattern

Full duties:-

• Set up and operate steel tube mill, welders, cutoff units (including Alpha cut), straighteners, and related production equipment.
• Adjust mill parameters to achieve correct tube dimensions, wall thickness, weld integrity, and surface finish.
• Ensure a smooth and coordinated flow of material through the mill, floop area, and into the Mair packing process.
• Lead the mill team, including the Floop Operator and Mair Packer, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently, safely, and to standard.
• Assign and coordinate daily duties, monitor performance, and support team members during changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
• Provide clear communication, guidance, and direction to maintain consistent production flow. * Support training and development of team members to strengthen mill competency and versatility.
• Carry out visual, dimensional, and weld integrity inspections using micrometres, callipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Monitor surface finish, size accuracy, strip alignment, and straightness to ensure compliance with Marcegaglia and customer specifications.
• Accurately record size changes, downtime, production data, and quality checks in required systems.
• Identify and resolve process issues such as weld defects, thickness variations, strip misalignment, and equipment inconsistencies. Perform minor maintenance and support maintenance during repairs or breakdowns.
• Keep mill components clean, well-lubricated, and in safe working condition at all times.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe working practices.
• Ensure team members operate safely and comply with company policies and quality management systems (ISO and internal standards). Immediately report hazards, unsafe behaviours, or equipment faults.
• Work closely with fellow mill operators, quality control, maintenance, and production foremen to optimise mill performancePLEASE CLICK TO APPLY

Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business in relation to temporary or contract vacancies, as defined under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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