Rolling Mill Assistant

Rolling Mill Assistant

Full Time Norwell, MA, US

JOB TITLE:

Rolling Mill Assistant

SHIFT: 1st (Mon-Thu, 5AM to 3PM)

2 nd (Mon-Thu, 3PM to 1AM)

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

The Zildjian Company has been synonymous with setting the standard for the development and manufacture of high-performance musical instruments since 1623. As the world’s leading maker of cymbals, drumsticks and percussion mallets, Zildjian products are sold across the globe, under the Zildjian and Vic Firth brands, and are the standard to which all other cymbals, drumsticks and mallets are measured. From the beginner to the world’s greatest rock stars, jazz performers and concert percussionists, amateurs and pros alike chose Zildjian and Vic Firth products to allow them to experience and share the joy of music.

Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts with offices in Los Angeles, CA and London, UK, Zildjian products are sold globally through distributors and via a network of dealers. All Zildjian products are made in the USA at our cymbal factory in Norwell, MA and drumstick/mallet factory in Newport, ME.

THE ZILDJIAN CULTURE: Our team is at the heart of our culture. We value family, innovation, and accountability. We strive to hire and develop the best and foster a culture of collaboration, communication and transparency. We are a driven and hardworking group of individuals that have fun growing these brands!

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform Rolling Mill duties including loading castings, pick red-hot castings off trays with short rake, separate and pass over to rolling mill. Follow documented work instructions to perform each task with a focus on safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Frequently lifting castings weighing up to 16 lbs. and loading them onto a tray (while in a standing position) during a 10-hour shift
• Pick red-hot castings off trays with short rake, separate and pass over to rolling mill
• Change dies with use of various tools
• Use pliers to grab and pull blank out of press and toss into quench tank on angle
• Frequent bending and twisting
• Constant exposure to hot environment
• Maintain established quality and quantity standards
• Follow prescribed safety precautions, established company and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials and questionable conditions to proper supervision
• Maintain work area(s) and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe condition
• Maintain daily production and other records as required
• Provide assistance to other team members as requested by team leader
• Perform other related duties as required or directed

NON
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work under general supervision, proceeds along on regular duties, referring to questionable cases to supervisor or others.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and/or

EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. At least 3 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, and/or LICENSES: Awareness of OSHA & Safety standards. Knowledge of lean manufacturing a plus.

REASONING ABILITY: Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of set-ups, operations and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Requires reading, writing, adding, subtracting, decimals, fractions, simple arithmetic that is involved in carrying out work instructions.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS and/or PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Challenging working conditions due to high temperatures and humidity. Countermeasures are in place to…