First-Shift Utility Operator — Training + PTO & ESOP

The Gund Company; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with 50% match

ESOP

Ongoing training & development

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Gund Company is seeking a full-time Utility Operator to join our team in Cedar Lake, IN. The first shift runs from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with an hourly wage of $22+ depending on experience and a $1,000 bonus after 30 days of employment.

You will operate and set up various production machines, perform manual assembly tasks, and ensure parts meet work order specifications and customer requirements while adhering to safety and quality standards in a non-climate-controlled

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with hands-on, vocational training, or equivalent.
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers).
• Flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment such as shears, radial arm saws, and custom machinery.
• Perform manual assembly and fabrication tasks using hand tools and machines.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality, quantity, and customer standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting and routine maintenance on production machinery.

Job description

The Gund Company is seeking a full-time Utility Operator to join our team in Cedar Lake, IN. The first shift runs from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with an hourly wage of $22+ depending on experience and a $1,000 bonus after 30 days of employment.

You will operate and set up various production machines, perform manual assembly tasks, and ensure parts meet work order specifications and customer requirements while adhering to safety and quality standards in a non-climate-controlled