Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Hscast; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with profit sharing

Health, vision & dental plans

Paid vacation

Career growth opportunities

WeCare Clinic

Job summary

Harrison Steel in Attica, Indiana seeks a Machinist for the second shift in its machine shop. The role sets up and uses mills, lathes, and machining centers to machine heavy castings to tight tolerances.

Both manual and CNC tools are used; CNC programs are helpful but not required. A valid forklift license is also required to supply castings within the shop.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Previous machining education or experience is preferred.
• Basic blueprint reading skills are required.
• Good problem solving skills and knowledge of safety practices are essential.
• High level of personal accountability is expected.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mills, horizontal- and vertical-lathes, and machining centers to machine castings to tight tolerances.
• Work with manual and CNC tools; CNC programs are helpful but not required.
• Also operate a forklift to move castings as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Machining education/experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving & safety

Accountability

Job description

Do you have experience or education with machining and reading blueprints? Harrison Steel has an opening on second shift in its machine shop for Machinists. This position is responsible for setting up and using various machine tools including mills, horizontal- and vertical-lathes, and machining centers to machine castings to tight tolerances. Both manual and CNC tools are used, and knowledge of CNC programs is helpful but not required. As this position will also drive a fork truck to supply its own castings, an active driver's license is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Previous machining education or experience
• Basic blueprint reading skills
• Good problem solving skills and knowledge of safety practices
• High level of personal accountability

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat and fumes or airborne particles, and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Also exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather related extreme cold, water and humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Harrison Steel:

Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.