Furnace Operator - 3rd Shift

Ultipro; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metals is a premier North American processor and distributor of specialty strip and wire, serving over 3,000 customers across Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, and more. We are seeking a hands-on associate to promote safety, prepare metal wires, inspect bulk product, and communicate with teams while operating forklifts and overhead cranes.

A high school diploma and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and adhere to plant safety policies and procedures.
• Prepare metal wires by using machinery to anneal and wash according to customer and manufacturing needs.
• Assist manufacturing with preparing and inspecting bulk product and report/remove defects as needed.
• Communicate with manufacturing, quality and operations staff to discuss and escalate product or equipment issues.
• Operate heavy machinery, forklift, and overhead crane, plus general tools.
• Participate in training and certification programs as needed.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment by removing scrap and checking machines.

Skills

Safety culture

Attention to detail

Team communication

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Inspection equipment

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $20 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Combined Metals is a premier North American processor and distributor of specialty strip and wire built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combined Metals is the largest independent processor and distributor of specialty strip and wire in North America. With nine service centers, Combined Metals supports over 3,000 customers in the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Electrification, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Decades of quality and reliability have made Combined Metals™ a chosen source in performance applications.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area. Support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Prepare metal wires by using machinery to anneal and wash metal wires according to customer and manufacturing needs.
• Assist manufacturing with preparing and inspecting bulk product. Reporting and removing defects as needed (i.e. deformed, discolored, misshaped, etc.)
• Proper communication protocol with all manufacturing, quality and other operations staff to discuss and **escalate** product or equipment issues as needed.
• Equipment operation to include, but not limited to: heavy machinery, forklift, and overhead crane, along with general tools such as wrenches, tape measure, and hammers.
• Participate in training and certification programs as needed.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment by removing scrap and other waste, checking machines, and identifying potential hazards.
• Other duties may need to be completed as assigned or needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

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