Machine Operator I- 1st Shift

thyssenkrupp Materials NA; South Bend (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA is hiring a Machine Operator I for the 1st shift in South Bend, IN. The role involves operating heavy machinery, processing materials according to specifications, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, a high school diploma, and relevant operating certifications. Join a supportive team-focused environment offering competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Previous warehouse or metals industry experience preferred.
• Comfortable using computers for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment such as cranes and forklifts.
• Set up and run machines based on setup notes and work orders.
• Ensure all processed material meets quality specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation certification

Crane operation certification

Handheld measuring tools

Job description

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Job Summary

Apply metal to customer orders and accurately process material according to the work order specifications. Ensure that processing equipment is maintained in a safe and clean condition. Maintain processing area in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Complete all required information entry accurately. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Your responsibilities

Job Summary

Apply metal to customer orders and accurately process material according to the work order specifications. Ensure that processing equipment is maintained in a safe and clean condition. Maintain processing area in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Complete all required information entry accurately. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Job Description

Now Hiring: 1st Shift Machine Operator

Location: South Bend IN

Pay: Starting at $20.00/hour

Shift: 1st Shift (Full-Time)

Join a company that values precision, safety, and your growth. We’re looking for a Machine Operator to help us keep production running smoothly. If you’re mechanically inclined, thrive in a warehouse environment, and want to build a long-term career, this is the job for you.

What You’ll Do:

As a Machine Operator, you’ll be working directly on the warehouse floor—setting up equipment, operating heavy machinery, and ensuring that all materials are processed to exact specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate material handling equipment such as cranes and forklifts (certification required).
• Pull, inspect, and verify product before processing.
• Set up and run machines based on setup notes and work orders.
• Ensure all processed material meets quality and measurement specifications.
• Accurately record inspection data and maintain material ID tags.
• Communicate order changes or clarifications with sales reps.
• Perform preventative maintenance and general equipment clean-up.
• Weigh, package, and label materials correctly.
• Identify, record, and segregate scrap or non-conforming material.
• Train others when needed and assist with lean/quality initiatives.
• Follow all safety protocols—this is a hands-on role near heavy machinery.
  
  
  

What You Need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Basic math skills; ability to read and write clearly
• Previous warehouse or metals industry experience preferred
• Certified forklift and crane operation experience
• Proficiency with handheld measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Comfortable using computers for data entry
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay
• Growth Potential – Learn, grow, and train others
• Team-Oriented Culture – Supportive environment that values safety and quality
• Hands-On Work – Every day brings new challenges and achievements
  
  
  

Ready to Operate With Us?

Apply today and take control of your future as a 1st Shift Machine Operator in South Bend. We’re excited to meet detail-oriented, safety-first individuals like you!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!
  
  
  

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Disclaimer

This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.

TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.

TK does not:

• Send job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;
• Request payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;
• Authorize anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;
• Send checks to job seekers; or
• Make job offers through third parties. In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always made directly by TK and not by any third parties.
  
  
  

PLEASE NOTE:

• TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;
• TK will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;
• Anyone making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and
• TK reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities.
  
  
  

TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en to view authentic job openings at TK.

If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at [e-mail].

We shall not accept any liability towards the representation made in any fraudulent communication or its consequences, and such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by TK or its group companies and affiliates.

Your profile

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today’s challenging global business environment. The company’s focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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