Production Operator I - Utica - Lincoln Ave

Indium Corporation; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indium Corporation is seeking a Production Operator I to perform manual duties to process and complete products by operating equipment for mixing, forming, and assembling metals and chemicals for distribution to customers. The role operates under close to general supervision.

Responsibilities include following procedures, reading drawings, recording data, and maintaining quality and safety standards across locations in Clinton, Rome, and Utica Business Park, NY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 years of verifiable work experience may substitute education.
• Good oral and written communication skills; English proficiency desired.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Provide own transportation for local/day travel between Indium Corporation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety and security requirements.
• Operate machines and equipment for product processing (assembly, chemical additions, extrusion, packaging).
• May work with metals to melt and create casts and with chemicals to fabricate final products.
• Follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Read and interpret drawings and diagrams with assistance.
• Complete documentation to track work, record scrap, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Uphold quality standards and related certifications.
• Maintain steady work pace and follow schedules.
• Perform rework as needed.
• Work with testing equipment and gauges.
• Produce quality product with minimal scrap.
• Attend training as needed or assigned.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Math skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Transportation to sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mic and gauges

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Operator I is responsible for performing manual duties to process and complete product by operating equipment to mix, form, and assemble metals and chemicals for distribution to Indium Corporation customers. Work is primarily directed and performed under close or general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES)

• Observe all safety and security requirements
• Operate machines and other equipment for product processing, which may include any of the following: assembly, chemical additions, extrusion, and packaging functions
• May work with a variety of metals to melt and create casts may also work with a variety of chemicals to fabricate final products
• Follow written procedures and work instructions
• Read and interpret drawings and diagrams with assistance, as needed
• Complete required documentation to track work, record scrap, and maintain the accuracy of completed parts and inventory
• Uphold the standards necessary to maintain our business certifications and to maintain good quality standards and practices associated with them
• Sustain a steady work pace and follow a schedule
• Perform rework as needed
• Work with support tools, such as mics, gauges, and unique testing equipment
• Produce quality product with minimal scrap
• Attend training as needed or assigned
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two years of verifiable work experience may be considered in lieu of education or successful 6 months or less in Production Operator Trainee role
• Good oral and written communication skills; English proficiency desired
• Basic math skills and computer literacy
• Basic organizational skills
• Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

SHIFT/SITE

Monday-Friday

• Clinton, NY -- Days, 2nd Shift - Evenings, 3rd Shift - Overnights
• Rome, NY -- 1st Shift - Days, 2nd Shift - Evenings
• Utica Business Park, NY -- 1st Shift - Days 3rd Shift - Overnights

WAGE DISCLOSURE

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

$16.50 per hour - $20.00 per hour

($34,000 - $41,600 annually)

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.