Machine Operator – Blending | 1st Shift

Elmet Technologies LLC; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day One

Perfect-attendance bonus

Quarterly production bonus

4% retirement match

Tuition assistance

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Elmet Technologies is hiring a 1st Shift Machine Operator – Blending in Coldwater, Michigan. This hands-on role involves setting up and operating equipment, monitoring processes, and maintaining production records on the Powder Metallurgy floor.

You will cross-train in Blending, Pressing, and Sintering, expanding your skills across multiple production areas while contributing to safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Able to set up and operate production equipment.
• Follow production instructions and processes.
• Pay close attention to quality and details.
• Safety is a priority.
• Able to complete production records and learn SAP.
• Willing to cross-train in multiple Powder Metallurgy areas.

Responsibilities

• Set up and safely operate production equipment.
• Complete product changeovers based on the production schedule.
• Monitor equipment and production processes while they’re running.
• Inspect equipment and identify potential problems.
• Perform routine TPM activities.
• Assist with basic production equipment repairs.
• Accurately track material throughout the process.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.).
• Maintain production records and SAP transactions.
• Keep area 5S clean and organized.
• Support production goals for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Cross-train in additional processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

SAP familiarity

Forklift license

Crane license

Cross-training

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

Coldwater, Michigan | $20.50 - $25.50/hour | Benefits Starting Day One

Learn the Process. Build More Than One Skill.

Elmet Technologies is hiring a 1st Shift Machine Operator – Blending

to join our Powder Metallurgy team in Coldwater, Michigan.

This is a hands-on manufacturing role where you’ll set up and operate production equipment, monitor manufacturing processes, handle materials, maintain accurate production records, and help keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

And you won’t be limited to one area. As you develop your skills, you’ll be expected to cross-train in at least two of our three Powder Metallurgy areas: Blending, Pressing, and Sintering.

If you have manufacturing experience, enjoy working with equipment, and want the opportunity to broaden your skills, this could be a great next step.

What’s In It for You

Your hourly wage is just the beginning. Elmet offers competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities to grow.

• $20.50 - $25.50 per hour
• $250 perfect-attendance bonus every month — up to $3,000 per year
• Quarterly production bonus of up to 9%, based on company performance
• 4% company match on retirement savings
• Benefits starting Day One
• Three medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Tuition assistance
• $1,000 employee referral bonus
• Internal growth opportunities

Your Schedule

This is a full-time, 1st Shift position at our Coldwater, Michigan manufacturing facility.

You’ll work on the manufacturing floor as part of our Powder Metallurgy team, starting in Blending and developing additional skills across our production processes.

What You’ll Do

As a Machine Operator, you’ll help make sure production runs safely, efficiently, and according to our quality requirements.

During a typical shift, you’ll:

• Set up and safely operate production equipment
• Complete product changeovers based on the production schedule
• Monitor equipment and production processes while they’re running
• Inspect equipment daily and help identify potential problems
• Perform routine Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities
• Assist with basic production equipment repairs
• Accurately identify and track material throughout the manufacturing process
• Operate forklifts, cranes, hand carts, industrial tools, and other material-handling equipment
• Complete production records accurately, including OEE records, production logs, screener checks, and work orders
• Complete assigned transactions in SAP, including product confirmations, maintenance work orders, and purchase requisitions
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards and keep your work area clean and organized
• Support production goals for quality, cost, and delivery
• Cross-train in additional Powder Metallurgy processes as your skills develop

These responsibilities reflect the core production, equipment, traceability, material-handling, and SAP responsibilities in the current Coldwater position.

Requirements

You Could Be a Great Fit If You:

We’re looking for someone who already has some manufacturing experience and is ready to learn more.

You could be a great fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have 2–3 years of manufacturing experience
• Are comfortable setting up and operating production equipment
• Can follow production instructions and established processes
• Pay close attention to quality and details
• Take safety seriously
• Can accurately complete production records
• Are comfortable learning computer-based production systems such as SAP
• Can learn new machines and processes
• Are willing to cross-train and work in multiple production areas
• Can work independently and as part of a manufacturing team

You’ll also need to obtain and maintain the required forklift and crane licenses for the position.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Machine Operators:

• Put safety first
• Show up consistently and ready to work
• Set up and operate equipment correctly
• Keep production moving while maintaining quality standards
• Complete product changeovers accurately and efficiently
• Keep materials properly identified and traceable
• Maintain accurate production records
• Take care of the equipment they operate
• Recognize equipment problems and help address them before they create unnecessary downtime
• Keep their work area clean and organized
• Learn additional processes and equipment
• Become proficient in multiple Powder Metallurgy work areas
• Work well with teammates and adapt as production needs change

Grow Beyond One Work Area

This role is designed around cross-training.

The Coldwater Powder Metallurgy operation includes three primary functional areas:

Blending ? Pressing ? Sintering

Machine Operators are expected to maintain cross-training in at least two of those three areas, giving you the opportunity to understand more of the manufacturing process and develop a broader set of technical skills.

That versatility can make you more valuable to the operation while preparing you for additional opportunities as your experience grows.

Elmet also offers tuition assistance and internal growth opportunities to support continued development.

This Is Hands-On Manufacturing Work

This position works directly on the manufacturing floor.

The job requires standing for extended periods and performing physical activities that involve frequent movement, material handling, balancing, and some heavy lifting. Manufacturing-floor temperatures may also fluctuate and can reach 100°F or higher.

If you enjoy being active and working directly with equipment rather than sitting behind a desk, this is that kind of job.

Build Products That Perform Where It Matters

Elmet Technologies is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturer specializing in high-performance refractory metals and precision-engineered products.

At our Coldwater facility, you’ll be part of a team using specialized Powder Metallurgy processes to produce advanced metal products where quality, consistency, traceability, and precision matter.

As a Machine Operator, you’ll have an opportunity to learn multiple stages of that manufacturing process while building skills you can use throughout your career at Elmet.

Search Process Note

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.