Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Harrison Steel Castings Co.; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing company in Attica, Indiana, is seeking Machinists for their machine shop. The role involves setting up and operating various machine tools, driving a fork truck, and requires strong mechanical skills. The company offers a competitive entry-level salary, full health benefits, and a $2000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

401k and profit sharing

Full health, vision and dental plans available

Career opportunities to move into other departments

WeCare Clinic for medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs

Qualifications

• Experience or education with machining and reading blueprints required.
• Knowledge of CNC programs is helpful but not required.
• Must have an active driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Set up and use various machines to machine castings to tight tolerances.
• Drive a fork truck to supply own castings.
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts with potential exposure to hazardous conditions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving skills

Safety practices knowledge

Personal accountability

Education

Machining education or experience

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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