How do they match: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Mill Control Operator

  • Direct and train other workers to change rolls, operate mill equipment, remove coils and cobbles, and band and load material.
  • Fill oil cups, adjust valves, and observe gauges to control flow of metal coolants and lubricants onto workpieces.
  • Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
  • Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
  • Signal and assist other workers to remove and position equipment, fill hoppers, and feed materials into machines.
  • Thread or feed sheets or rods through rolling mechanisms, or start and control mechanisms that automatically feed steel into rollers.

  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
  • Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Signal others to coordinate work activities.