1st Shift Machine Operator

Castle Metals; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator, where your skills will be pivotal in processing customer orders efficiently. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge machinery and ensures a safe working environment. With over 130 years of industry leadership, the company provides exceptional benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. If you have a strong work ethic and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and succeed in the metals service center industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Recognition

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Two years of machine operator experience in metals service center preferred.
• Capable of certification in assigned equipment like forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cutting machines per established procedures.
• Safely adjust machine settings to meet specifications.

Skills

Machine Operation

Basic Measurement Competency

Basic Math Competency

Strong Work Ethic

Tools

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Raymond Side-Loader

Crown Truck

Job description

Description

Position at Banner Industries

Castle Metals has over 130 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.

Purpose

The machine operator is a critical team member for the Warsaw, IN operation. They will safely operate machines to process customer orders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (performs other duties as assigned):

1. Sets up and operates cutting machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
2. Utilizes power equipment to process materials according to customer order requirements.
3. Safely adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specifications.
4. Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; performs set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment. Maintains a safe work environment.
5. Responsible for special projects as assigned.
6. Assists with Warehouse Operator responsibilities as needed:

• Loads and unloads trucks efficiently.
• Performs a variety of material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, forklift).
• Follows customer requirements to select, fill, and package orders.
• Attaches bundle tags to shipped materials and stages for shipment.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of relevant machine operator experience, preferably in the metals service center industry.
• Capable of being certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.).
• Basic measurement competency.
• Basic math competency.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement).
• Stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach.
• Push/pull.
• Light lifting (25 lbs or less).
• Heavy lifting (25-50 lbs).
• 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. Please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.

Company Overview

Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine, and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms across various industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Castle operates service centers throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.