2nd Shift Machine Operator - Furnace Operator

Castle Metals; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Castle Metals is seeking a full-time Machine Operator for the Hammond, Indiana facility. Shift is Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m.–2 a.m. The role involves operating turning machines, loading via crane, and maintaining documentation.

Training on the turning machine will be provided and prior overhead crane experience is preferred. Compensation starts at $21/hr for the first 90 days, rising to $28.43/hr with a $0.30 shift differential after 90 days.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of warehouse experience.
• Advanced measurement competency.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate turning machines and saws; monitor material quality.
• Operate crane to load machines and trucks; maintain data records.
• Set up and operate cutting machines per procedures; may program/edit machines.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and equipment; keep the work area safe.
• May perform other warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Advanced measurement

Strong work ethic

Tools

Kieserling machine

Overhead crane

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

A. M. Castle & Co is seeking a full-time Machine Operator, Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. This is a 2nd Shift Opportunity. Our Hammond, Indiana, facility specializes in heat treating metal / material for customers. The ideal candidate will have experience operating safely moving product throughout an industrial warehouse. Past experience with operating an overhead crane is desired and training on the turning machine will be provided.

Castle Metals 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
• tuition reimbursement

Compensation during the first 90 days - $21/hr

Compensation after 90 days - $28.43/hr +.30c shift differential

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (performs other duties as assigned):

• Operate turning machines and saws, monitor quality of material produced
• Operate crane to load machines and load or unload trucks
• Maintain accurate documents and data input
• 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
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of previous warehouse experience
• Previous experience on the Kieserling machine is a plus
• Past experience operating an overhead crane
• Capable of being certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond sideloader, etc.)
• Advanced measurement competency
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
• Strong work ethic

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Heat treating operation such as adjust furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated for orders.
• Experience in a metals service center.
• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts and heat treatment equipment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.