Night Shift: Entry-Level Operations Technician - $22.54/hr

Superior Metals Manufacturing in; Town of Sullivan (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Company-paid life insurance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Superior Metals Manufacturing (SMM) in Chittenango, NY is hiring Operations Technicians for day and night shifts in a brand-new aerospace alloy manufacturing facility. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, a sign-on bonus, and a clear path to growth within a CPP-supported organization.

You will learn and perform basic tasks supporting revert handling, furnace operations, and equipment maintenance, with formal training provided and opportunities for advancement as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to learn industrial equipment.
• Ability to read/follow written instructions and safety procedures.
• Basic math skills for weighing and measuring.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Basic computer skills are needed.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to work overtime and on-site in Chittenango, NY.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, sort, resize, and weigh recycled metals revert to prepare for the melting process.
• Operate basic equipment after training (grinders, analyzers, cut-off saws).
• Record weights, batch data, and traceability information.
• Organize, stage, label, and prepare materials for furnace charging.
• Assist furnace operators by delivering charge materials safely.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, and forklifts (training provided).
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and support 5S standards.
• Communicate effectively to support production flow and problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Reading instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Superior Metals Manufacturing (SMM) in Chittenango, NY is hiring Operations Technicians for day and night shifts in a brand-new aerospace alloy manufacturing facility. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, a sign-on bonus, and a clear path to growth within a CPP-supported organization.

You will learn and perform basic tasks supporting revert handling, furnace operations, and equipment maintenance, with formal training provided and opportunities for advancement as you gain experience.