General Manufacturing Hand - Chips & Coolant {H}

ARCH; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCH is seeking a General Manufacturing Hand to support coolant maintenance, chip removal, waste management and machine assistance in a metal fabricating environment. The role involves monitoring coolant chemistry, maintaining recycling systems and assisting with routine machine upkeep.

The position requires basic math, ability to read job orders, and a willingness to perform daily shop tasks including cleaning, material transport and general housekeeping. On-site role in Newtown, CT.

Qualifications

• Competency in delivering consistent quality and thoroughness.
• Ability to work efficiently to meet productivity standards.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow procedures and report hazards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor coolant levels and adjust concentrations on machines.
• Perform routine maintenance on coolant recycling and filter/evaporator systems.
• Support machine operators with chip removal, waste handling and setup of tools.
• Move materials with hoists and maintain housekeeping in work areas.
• Assist with inspection of raw materials and supply chain logistics as needed.

Skills

Quality

Quantity

Safety & Security

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

General Manufacturing Hand - Chips & Coolant {H}

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: GENER005395

• Posted : October 30, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Newtown

31 Pecks Ln

Newtown, CT 06470, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

Summary: Provide coolant maintenance, chip removal, waste management and assist workers at the metal fabricating machines by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitors PH and concentration levels of coolant on all machines and makes corrections as required.

Performs routine maintenance on the coolant recycling system.

Operates and performs routine maintenance on the filter/evaporator system. Monitors system for performance problems.

Operates and performs routine maintenance on the tumbling filter system.

Manages the supply of new coolant, oil, absorbent material and empty barrels.

Coordinates the removal of scrap metal and prepares waste shipments for disposal.

Labels and stores chemicals

Removes chips from machines and dumps chips into large hoppers as required.

Change coolant and clean the machine sumps as scheduled.

Performs daily housekeeping in oil room, scrap room, coolant room, loading dock, chip and bar stock areas.

Provides general shop support such as removing cardboard, trash, wood and maintaining the supply of skids.

Transports material and operates hoist to move material.

Empties vacuum cleaners as needed, inspect their condition and perform minor mechanical repairs.

Receives and stores raw material. Assists with inspection of raw material.

Set up and operates metal saw machine, belt sander and chamfer machine.

Reads job order for specifications such as material, type, and size of stock, and dimensions to be cut.

Assists in Tumbling, Shipping, and Assembly as needed.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works


• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 0 – 2 years Related experience and/or training in proper handling of waste,

RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations, machinery coolant maintenance preferred.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to present numerical data effectively and write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems in standard situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

Possess Basic Computer skills.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Depth perception.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: ARCH Global Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Holdings are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Travel Required

No .

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.