Operator I - Utility Operator First Shift

The Gund Company

Noblesville (IN)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

22 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays
Benefits package
401(k) match
ESOP
Training & development

Job summary

The Gund Company in Noblesville, IN is seeking an Entry-Level Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. This position focuses on operating a punch press and a slitting machine, inspecting parts, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met in a non-climate-controlled environment.

You will work 6am to 2:30pm (Mon-Fri), with overtime flexibility. Prior shop experience is welcome, but entry-level candidates with basic math skills and the ability to read blueprints may succeed in this

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required with hands-on training or related experience.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a production punch press.
  • Operate slitting machine.
  • Inspect and document product measurements to ensure quality and customer standards.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Measuring tools
Blueprint reading
Math skills
Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Punch press
Slitting machine
Calipers

Job description

Operator I - Utility Operator First Shift

The Gund Company Noblesville, Indiana, United States

About this position

Description:

Operator I - Utility Operator First Shift

The Gund Company - Noblesville, IN

Entry-Level Machine Operator

Noblesville, IN Operations

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for an Entry-Level Machine Operator to join our team!

Shift: 6am - 2:30pm (M-F)

Hourly Wage: $20 - $24 per hour based on experience

Work location: Noblesville, IN

Machinery: Press Punch Machine & Slitter

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 12 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a entry-level Machine Operator to join our team.

Job Summary Machine Operator

As a Machine Operator, you will play a key role in supporting production operations, ensuring that parts are fabricated to meet work order specifications and customer requirements. This includes operating various punch press production machinery, conducting manual assembly tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Machine Operator
  • Operate a production punch press.
  • Operate slitting machine.
  • Inspect and document product measurements to ensure they meet company quality, quantity, and customer standards.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong basic math skills.
  • Ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers).
  • Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Experience with stamping presses or slitters.

Work Environment Utility Operator I

  • This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and chemicals.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
  • The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform manual tasks as required.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
  • 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Ongoing training and development programs.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Utility Operator I position.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Salary Information

$20 - $24Hourly Wage

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