Machine Operator - Production Floater

Elm Plating Co; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCN Medical Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness

Company-provided Uniforms

Safety Shoe Program

Up to a 3% Company Match on 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Onsite healthcare access

Job summary

Elm Plating Company in Jackson, MI is hiring a Production Floater to operate automated coating machines and provide cross‑site support. The role demands reliable attendance, the ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and adherence to safety policies.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour with benefits including BCN Medical Insurance, company-paid life and short-term disability, voluntary coverage, uniforms, safety shoes, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow written work instructions.
• Have basic computer and math skills.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Attention to detail and quality a must.
• Must maintain a valid forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Operate line per operator work instructions.
• Mixing and testing of coating material for production.
• Responsible for keeping area clean.
• Contribute/participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Comply with all Company/Plant, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• May be required to perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Read instructions

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Forklift license

Lift up to 70 lbs

Attention to detail

Job description

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Machine Operator - Production Floater

Full Time Manual Labor Jackson, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1162

Build Your Future with Elm Plating Company

Looking for more than just a job? Join a team where hard work is valued, growth is encouraged, and employees are treated like family.

At Elm Plating Company, safety, teamwork, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. As a leading metal finishing company, we provide zinc barrel plating, dip spin coating, anodizing, and packaging services to customers across a variety of industries.

Now Hiring: Production Floater

Location:

• Elm Plating – Dip Spin Division - 533 Hupp Ave, Jackson, MI 49203

Schedule:

• Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Subject to change based on business needs .)

Starting Wage

• Starting at $18.00 per hour
• BCN Medical Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company-provided Uniforms
• Safety Shoe Program
• Up to a 3% Company Match on your 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Onsite healthcare access for employees and their eligible family members

Primary Function:

• Position is responsible for operating automated coating machines.
• This requisition is for a production floater. This position will provide support in various areas throughout our dip spin facility.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate line per operator work instructions.
• Mixing and testing of coating material for production.
• Responsible for keeping area clean.
• Contribute/participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Required to comply with all Company/Plant, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• May be required to perform other duties assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and follow written work instructions
• Have basic computer and math skills
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Attention to detail and quality a must.
• Must maintain a valid forklift license.
• Must be able to work overtime as scheduled.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Position requires constant bending, twisting, pulling and climbing on and off the forklift truck.
• Understands the environmental directives of EPC.
• Understands the environmental impact of their division.
• Maintain production to reach daily production targets
• Train new employees

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