Line Operator - Alum

Ohio Gratings, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesale building materials seeks a Line Operator to oversee manufacturing processes. In this full-time role, you will ensure proper item dimensions and spacing while collaborating with your team. Strong communication skills and mechanical abilities are essential, along with a High School diploma. The role involves lifting, operating machinery, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and hand/power tools.
• Prior manufacturing experience in steel or aluminum preferred.
• Ability to read standard and metric measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, direct, and oversee the manufacturing process to ensure proper specifications.
• Review job travelers to determine material and process needs.
• Assist with work assembly, production line setup, and changeovers.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Measurement reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Hand/power tools

Job description

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SUMMARY: Operate, direct, and oversee the manufacturing process of grating to ensure proper spacing and piece size as defined by the job traveler or instructions. This includes working with a team and requires good coordination, communication, and teamwork. Work is reviewed by a supervisor to ensure quality and accuracy.

This job description does not encompass all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands required of the employee. The work environment described is representative and may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review job travelers to determine the material, process, and machinery needed.
• Assist with work assembly, production line setup, and changeovers.
• Communicate effectively with team members, especially during shift changes.
• Follow all operating procedures, process instructions, and safety protocols.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately, including time cards, job travelers, and tags.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Report all quality issues immediately to supervision.
• Perform other duties and cross-train as assigned.

Qualifications: A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and hand/power tools is necessary. Must be able to read standard and metric measurements and perform basic arithmetic without a calculator. Prior manufacturing experience in steel or aluminum is preferred.

Physical Demands: Tasks involve repetitive movements, standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds, using proper techniques and assistance if needed.

Work Environment: Work is performed on the production floor with exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, and machinery hazards. Use of PPE is required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Wholesale Building Materials