Assistant Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Haynes International; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation and holidays

Basic life insurance

Job summary

Haynes International in Indiana seeks production associates to operate and support metalworking machines in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Applicants should have 1 year of manufacturing experience, 50-lb lift capability, and be able to pass drug, physical, and background checks. We offer competitive pay and a broad benefits package along with 401(k) employer match and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old
• Authorized to work in the US
• 1 year of manufacturing experience
• 1–3 years’ experience operating or assisting on production equipment
• Able to work any shift, weekends, holidays and overtime as required
• Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs
• Willing to adhere to safety rules and PPE requirements
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and use material handling equipment, overhead crane or forklift to move material
• Use material handling equipment, overhead crane or vacuum lift to get material
• Start machine and check hydraulic pumps
• Feed material through machine with hand controls
• Crop head/tail scrap off coil
• Move scrap to a skid using handling equipment or manually
• Adjust Shear gap with small hand tools
• Use micrometers or calipers to measure gauge width, hardness, burr and surface condition
• Document machine mechanical problems

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lift 50 lbs

Shift flexibility

Safety compliance

US work authorization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Basic qualifications are:

• Must be 18 years old
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• One year of manufacturing experience required
• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience operating or assisting on production equipment preferred but will train
• Available to work any shift, weekends, holidays and overtime as required
• Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs
• Willing to adhere to all safety rules and regulations, including all PPE requirements
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check

Essential job functions are:

• Review work orders and use material handling equipment, overhead crane or fork lift to get material.
• Use material handling equipment, overhead crane or vacuum lift to get material.
• Instrumentally start machine and check hydraulic pumps.
• Charge material through machine with hand controls.
• Crop head/tail scrap off coil.
• Use material handling equipment or manually place scrap on a skid.
• Manually change Shear gap with small hand tools.
• Use micrometers or calipers to check and record gauge width, hardness, burr and surface condition
• Document machine mechanical problems.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to stand for long periods of time
• May involve some repetitive motions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers
• Due to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold

Requirements:

• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Computer skills, data entry, good verbal and written communication skills
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
• Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties
• Must be certified or become certified in operation of forklifts and overhead cranes

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, paid vacation and holiday package.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disabled/Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer

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