2nd Shift Machine Operator

Castle Metals; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Castle Metals in Paramount, California is seeking a reliable Machine Operator responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating CNC and waterjet machines. The ideal candidate will ensure product quality and assist with warehouse responsibilities while complying with safety standards.

This role offers a wage range of $23–$26 per hour with potential incentives and benefits, including medical and 401K. Candidates should have at least three years of warehouse experience and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of warehouse experience required.
• Must be certified in assigned equipment like waterjet machine and forklift.
• Strong work ethic and openness to overtime is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and waterjet machines according to guidelines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines.
• Safely utilize power equipment for material movement.

Skills

Setup and operation of CNC machines

Material movement tasks

Programming/editing machine operations

Advanced measurement competency

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

CNC machine

Waterjet machine

Forklift

Raymond side-loader

Overhead crane

Job description

Position at Banner Industries

The Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, calibration, and operation of the waterjet and/or CNC machine. May also inspect products against customer specifications and assist with other warehouse responsibilities.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Training will begin from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; after training, hours shift to 2:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Compensation: $23–$26 per hour, plus incentive eligibility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates cutting machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• May perform programming and/or editing on assigned machine(s).
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s) and corresponding equipment.
• May perform other responsibilities in the warehouse as requested.
• 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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity.
• Light lifting (occasional 25 lb or less).
• Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lb+).
• 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

• Three years of warehouse experience.
• Capable of being certified in assigned equipment (waterjet machine, forklift, Raymond side‑loader, overhead crane, etc.).
• Advanced measurement competency.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime and emergency/mandatory overtime as needed.

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.).

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