OPERATOR TRAINEE

McElroy Metal Mill Inc; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical plan for full-time employees

Dental plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

401(k) plan with match

Vacation and paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Incentive programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

McElroy Metal in Clinton, Illinois, is seeking a Machine Operator Trainee to manufacture metal roofing, siding and related components by operating a roll forming line. This entry-level role reports to the Production Manager and follows shift leads.

Typical hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with schedule adjustments by shift. The position includes on-the-job training, safety standards, and opportunities for advancement within a growing employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Operator will use PC, calculator, band cutter, hand bander, caliper, tape measure, ruler, wrenches and a utility knife.
• Indoor environment, with weather protection but possible temperature changes.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets product work orders.
• Provides quality control checks and completes daily quality checklist.
• Sets up, operates and maintains the roll former for maximum uptime and minimal scrap.
• Performs adjustments to the roll forming line to produce the required profile.
• Coordinates with coworkers in coil and packaging areas for correct coil, labeling, and packaging.
• Interacts with electronic machine controller for order details (quantity, length, color, etc).
• Completes line coil usage and product manufacturing reports.

Skills

Quality control

Reading orders

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computer

Calculator

Band cutter

Hand bander machine

Caliper

Tape measure

Ruler

Wrenches

Utility knife

Job description

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OPERATOR TRAINEE

Full Time Manual Labor Clinton, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1026

About McElroy Metal

McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US.

After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2022. Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal."

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents
• Dental plan for all regular full-time employees
• Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees
• Financial performance incentive programs
• In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities

Summary

An opening currently exists for a Machine Operator Trainee in Clinton, Illinois manufacturing location. The Machine Operator Trainee manufactures metal roofing, siding, and related metal building components through the operation of a roll forming line. This position receives direction from shift leads and reports to the Production Manager.

Hours

7:00 am - 3:30 pm M-F (variable by shift and production schedule)

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets product work orders.
• Provides quality control checks and completes daily quality checklist.
• Sets up, operates and maintains the roll former in order to keep it continuously operational for maximum uptime and minimal scrap created.
• Performs adjustments to the roll forming line to properly produce the required profile
• Coordinates with co-workers in both the coil area and packaging area to ensure that the proper coil is placed on the uncoiler and that finished product is correctly labeled and packaged.
• Interacts with electronic machine controller that provides key information to run the roll former including order information such as quantity, length, color, etc.
• Properly completes line coil usage and product manufacturing reports.

Experience/Skills/Other

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Machine Operators will utilize a personal computer, calculator, band cutter, hand bander machine, caliper, tape measure, ruler, wrenches, and a utility knife in the course of work.
• Machine Operators work in an inside environmental condition and have protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.