1st Shift Saw Operator

lozier; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozier Corporation in Indiana is seeking a skilled press setup operator for our manufacturing facility. You will set up Punch Presses, Brake Presses, and Automatic Presses to ensure maximum productivity and quality.

Role includes basic programming for laser or CNC equipment, troubleshooting, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for production equipment.
• Forklift certification or license preferred.
• Maintain safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set-up Punch Presses, Brake Presses, and Automatic Presses to achieve maximum productivity.
• Provide basic programming for laser or CNC equipment.
• Communicate equipment and tooling issues to operators and supervisors.
• Ensure operation runs safely and efficiently with follow-up checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and participate in continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic troubleshooting

Forklift license

Communication

Quality and safety

Tools

Brake press

Laser/CNC equipment

Tape measure

Caliper

Protractor

Micrometer

Die setup

Job description

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you've shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you've experienced what we build.

For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you'll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Monday - Thursday 4x10 Schedule

• 1st shift 5:00am - 3:30pm: $22.39
• $1,000 bonus after completion of 90 days of employment (subject to taxes), applicable to new hires only.
• First pay increase after 6 months.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive Benefits Package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of the month following 60 consecutive days of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lozier Corporation is a leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail's present and future.

Family-owned and operated for more than 65 years, Lozier prides itself on its six core values: People Matter: Company success is based on valuing and listening to you; Work as a Team: No silos. No egos; Excellence is expected in all that we do and we reward it; Customer Committed: Evolve with retailers' needs; Innovation: Strive for better. We win or we learn; and Accountability: Take ownership of results, not just tasks. These values are the backbone of the business, reflective of who we are, what we stand for and how we work - both as a company and as individuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Champion Lozier's Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier's success.
• Set-up Punch Presses, Brake Presses, and/or Automatic Presses to print specifications in order to obtain maximum productivity
• Basic programming for laser or CNC equipment
• Communicate problems pertaining to the set-up of equipment and tooling to Machine Operators, Supervisors and Technicians
• Follow-up with Machine Operators to ensure operation is running safely and efficiently
• Work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities throughout the shift
• Reliable attendance
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment
• Participate in continuous improvement projects

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Currently have or be able to obtain forklift license
• Able to read and understand blueprints
• Working knowledge of measuring tools such as a tape measure, caliper, protractor and micrometer
• Die setup experience in brake press, stamping or injection molding processes
• Basic troubleshooting skills

Special Demands:

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds consistently throughout the shift