2nd Shift Machine Operator - Furnace Operator

A. M. Castle & Co.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A. M. Castle & Co. is hiring a full-time Machine Operator at our Hammond, Indiana facility. The role runs Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (2nd shift) handling turning machines and material handling, with crane operation as part of the job.

Compensation starts at $21/hour for the first 90 days, increasing to $28.43/hour plus a $0.30 shift differential after 90 days. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K match, PTO, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating turning machines is preferred.
• Experience operating an overhead crane is desired.
• Ability to be certified on equipment (forklift, sideloader, etc.).
• Strong measurement skills and warehouse concepts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Set up and operate cutting machines per procedures and guidelines.
• May perform programming and/or editing on assigned machine(s).
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Turning machines

Saws operation

Heavy lifting

Data entry

Tools

Kieserling machine

Job 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, and 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.