Manufacturing Operator

4480 Alleima Special Metals, LLC; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Two weeks vacation

Job summary

Alleima Special Metals, LLC in Kennewick, WA is hiring a Manufacturing Operator to set up and operate machinery and handle materials in a 24-hour, unionized facility. You will contribute to a safe, efficient operation and support a strong safety culture. No prior manufacturing experience is required but is preferred.

The role requires dependable attendance, good English proficiency, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Training is provided, with benefits and shift options available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• English-language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery and material handling equipment.
• Perform manufacturing and production operations including machine operation, processing, assembly, and packaging.
• Conduct quality checks and inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Use measuring instruments, hand tools, and production equipment (calipers, grinders).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location Kennewick, United States of America

Manufacturing Operator

Join our dynamic team at Alleima Special Metals, part of the global Alleima Group, where innovation meets precision manufacturing. Within our Specialized Business Unit, we produce high-performance titanium tube products for demanding industries such as Aerospace and Medical. We are seeking dependable individuals with a strong work ethic to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Operator at our Kennewick facility. Working within a unionized manufacturing environment, successful candidates will demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to learn. No prior manufacturing experience is required but is preferred.

Your Role As a Manufacturing Operator

you will be trained to set up and operate machinery and material handling equipment used throughout our manufacturing process while contributing to a safe and efficient operation within a union environment.

• Promote and support a strong safety culture in all activities and interactions.
• Perform manufacturing and production operations, including machine operation, processing, assembly, and packaging in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Conduct quality checks and inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Use measuring instruments, hand tools, and production equipment, including calipers and grinders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned.

About You

You are a dependable, safety-minded individual with a positive attitude. You take pride in your work, demonstrate reliability, and are committed to working safely while contributing to the success of the team. The ideal candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and commitment to attendance and dependability with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong English-language proficiency is required, including the ability to understand, read, write, and speak English effectively.
• The ability to follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in a manufacturing environment with varying noise levels, temperatures, and production conditions.
• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• The ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, squat, and perform repetitive physical movements required to perform essential job functions.
• The ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull materials, parts, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as an essential function of the position.
• Must be flexible and available to work the Day, Swing, and Night shifts as required to support a 24-hour manufacturing operation.

What you can expect from us

• The hourly rate for this position starts at $23.66 with a guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance as well as company paid disability and life insurance beginning on day 31.
• A 401 (K) retirement savings plan begins on day 31 and provides a 5% company contribution with company match of 50% for the first 6% you contribute, all immediately vested.
• Eligible employees receive two weeks of vacation after one year of service, with 80 hours of Personal Time accrued annually.
• Personal Time is prorated during the first year of employment.
• Eleven paid holidays each year.
• Shift differential pay for Swing and Night Shifts.
• We will provide on-the-job training necessary for success in this role, and we offer a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Additional Information

Due to applicable export control regulations, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. Person, which generally includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and certain other individuals authorized under U.S. export control laws to access ITAR-regulated information and facilities. Applicants must also be able to work for any employer in the United States without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com. Advancing industries through materials technology. We are Alleima. Here to advance industries through materials technology. Our development and manufacturing of advanced stainless steels and special alloys are world-leading. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 160 years, and it’s still our reason to exist. Fueled by our desire to care, deliver and evolve, we benefit our customers, our people, and the future we share. And it’s how we relentlessly push products and processes to be more efficient, more profitable, and more sustainable.