2nd Shift Machine Operator

Castle Metals; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Castle Metals in Janesville, Wisconsin, seeks a Machine Operator responsible for operating cutting machines and supporting warehouse duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse settings and be able to use various power equipment safely. Training for equipment certification will be provided.

Compensation is competitive at $19 - $21/hr, plus a $1 shift differential. Exceptional benefits are also offered including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Two years of warehouse experience.
• Capable of being certified in assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates cutting machines according to guidelines.
• Adjusts machine settings to meet specifications.
• Loads and unloads trucks efficiently.

Skills

Basic measurement competency

Basic math competency

Strong work ethic

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Raymond side-loader

Overhead crane

Job description

This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close tolerances in a metal production environment. Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer requirements.

Hours: 3pm - 11:30pm
Compensation: $19 - $21/hr + $1 shift differential - incentive eligible

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Sets up and operates cutting machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Utilizes power equipment to process materials according to customer order requirements.
• Safely adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specifications.
• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; performs set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for special projects as assigned.
• Assists with Warehouse Operator responsibilities as needed:
  • Loads and unloads trucks in an efficient manner.
  • 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 tag to material being shipped and stages for shipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity.
• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less).
• Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lbs+).
• Assigned safety equipment must be worn at all times (hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards).
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Two years of warehouse experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of work experience.
• One year of equipment experience.
• PC literacy.
• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view 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 spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.