Mill Operator

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a 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

Key Responsibilities:-

• 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 performance.

Please only apply if you have previous Mill Experience

Succesful applicants will have experience working within a manufacturing environment / steel industry

Overhead crane experience is also essential

If you have the correct experience, as highlighted above, please click to apply