Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates rolling mill to form sheet metal sections of various types, gauges, and lengths from coils of sheet steel according to blueprints or other specifications: Verifies gauge and size of raw material against specifications, using tape measure and gauge.

• 2) Positions and secures stock-coil on pay-out mandrel and adjusts cone-brake, using handtools.

• 3) Spaces and adjusts mill rolls and fits shims on shafts according to specifications, using gauges, rules, and handtools.

• 4) Sets trigger mechanism which actuates cut-off die to specified length by setting and tightening setscrews.

• 5) Feeds end of coil onto guide table and actuates shear to square end of coil.

• 6) Actuates controls on panel to thread lead end of coil through mill.

• 7) Inspects first piece for variation from rolling or length specifications and makes necessary adjustments to mill.

• 8) Starts mill for automatic operation and controls speed from control panel.

• 9) Adjusts valves to control flow of coolant on metal and observes operation of lubrication system.

• 10) Patrols mill to detect jamming.

• 11) Inspects raw material or finished product visually or by measurement for variation from specified quality standards.

• 12) Records mill production on schedule sheet.

• 13) May train new mill operators.