Pack Line Operator

Combined Metals Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metals Company is seeking a manufacturing/production operator to support our North American processing and distribution operations. You will check work orders, select material, read drawings, and perform quality checks on weight, alloy, size, and documentation.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, packaging materials, following instructions, training new operators, assisting supervisors, and keeping the work area clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and use measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Check work orders and ensure correct material by weight, alloy, size, and quality.
• Operate forklift to move material to production floor or shipping.
• Follow packaging instructions.
• Train new operators as required.
• Assist supervisor/manager and other operators as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Combined Metals is a premier North American processor and specialty strip and wire distributor built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combined Metals is North America's largest independent processor and distributor of specialty strips and wire. Combined Metals has nine service centers supporting over 3,000 customers in the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Electrification, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Decades of quality and reliability have made Combined MetalsTM a chosen source in performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Check work orders, properly select processed material ... checking for weight, alloy, size, and quality.
• Operate forklift to bring material to the production floor or shipping department.
• Follow packaging instructions.
• Operate simple hand tools and machines ... automatic bander, core cutting machine, shrink wrapper, nail gun, circular saw.
• Properly identify all slit material and complete all documentation.
• Group completed coils together by work order in designated area.
• Maintain the work area cleanly and neatly.
• Remain open to opportunities for advancement into a manufacturing/production role.
• Train new operators, as required.
• Assist supervisor/manager and other operators as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Sufficient ability to maintain records and reports.
• Ability to read drawings and use measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear).