1st Shift Machine Operator

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee recognition, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of responsibilities in the production area including operating machinery. Must have manufacturing floor experience but will train on specific equipment such as centerless grinders, saws, and bar chamfering. Responsibilities will also include general material handling and dimensional inspections. Operates necessary equipment to store and move products throughout the warehouse, including overhead cranes and forklifts.

Compensation Range: $21 - $25 per hour + incentive eligible

Hours:

7am - 3:30pm
Grinding experience preferred.

• Operates production equipment to meet customer obligations
• Performs a variety of material movement tasks on orders being worked on
• Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
• Able to follow standard work procedures when operating all machinery & equipment
• Works under immediate supervision
• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment;
  May perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

• Experience working in a production environments
• Able to read and understand blueprints
• Basic measurement competency (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc)
• Basic math competency
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
• Strong work ethic

• Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement)
• Stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach
• Push/pull
• Light lifting (25lbs or less)
• Heavy lifting (25-50lbs)
• Exposure to powered industrial equipment
• Operates machinery and/or power tools
• Operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to training plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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