Production Operator

Jobtailor; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated production worker to join our casting operations in Henderson, KY. You will handle daily manufacturing tasks, maintain safety standards, and support continuous improvement across multiple steps in the metal forming process.

The role requires knowledge of casting processes, the ability to work in a noisy, high-heat plant, and a dependable attendance record. You will rotate through roles on a fast-paced swing schedule and contribute to quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the casting process and molten metal background desirable.
• Minimum of two years stable work experience in an industrial environment required.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work on a diverse, cooperative team.
• Willingness to work a rapid rotation swing shift on an EOWEO schedule.
• Excellent attendance record in previous positions.
• Ability to work on the plant floor with heat and loud noises, fumes and airborne particles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb equipment and stairs, and use various hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations in the assigned area, delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment and safe work practices by observing EHS rules, including the 5S standard
• Assist the team in achieving production targets and eliminating bottlenecks across charting, melting, casting, homogenizing, sawing, packing, and loading processes
• Rotate periodically through all team roles
• Perform routine minor equipment maintenance
• Assist maintenance technicians and others with heavier maintenance when needed
• Participate actively in process improvement activities
• Perform required quality checks and comply with quality requirements to improve quality and customer satisfaction
• Follow production SOPs and assist in updating and improving them

Skills

Casting process knowledge

EHS compliance

Quality checks

Process improvement participation

Industrial environment experience

Team collaboration

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Perform daily operations in the assigned area, delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently


• Maintain and promote a safe work environment and safe work practices by observing EHS rules, including the 5S standard


• Assist the team in achieving production targets and eliminating bottlenecks across charting, melting, casting, homogenizing, sawing, packing, and loading processes


• Rotate periodically through all team roles


• Perform routine minor equipment maintenance


• Assist maintenance technicians and others with heavier maintenance when needed


• Participate actively in process improvement activities


• Perform required quality checks and comply with quality requirements to improve quality and customer satisfaction


• Follow production SOPs and assist in updating and improving them

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required


• Knowledge of the casting process and molten metal background is desirable


• Minimum of two years stable work experience in an industrial environment is required


• Good communication skills and willingness to work on a diverse, cooperative team


• Willingness to work a rapid rotation swing shift on an EOWEO (every other weekend off) schedule


• Excellent attendance record in previous positions


• Ability to work on the plant floor with substantial heat and loud noises, and occasional fumes and airborne particles


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb equipment and stairs, and use various hand tools

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the casting process and molten metal operations while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team to achieve production targets and improve processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Casting Process Knowledge


• EHS Compliance


• Production SOPs


• Process Improvement Participation


• Industrial Environment Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quality Checks


• Routine Equipment Maintenance


• Hand Tool Usage


• Bottleneck Elimination


• Production Target Achievement

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills


• Team Collaboration


• Willingness to Work in Diverse Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• GED

Industry Keywords

• 5S Standard


• Swing Shift


• Heat Resistance


• Loud Noise Tolerance


• Weight Lifting Capability