Production Technician

Golden Aluminum; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Company Match

Medical, dental, vision, life and dis­

Disability insurance with company HSA

Gym membership reimbursement

3-day weekend every other week

Job summary

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, Colorado is seeking Production Technicians to operate heavy foundry equipment and keep production flowing safely and efficiently. You will work across presses, mills, casters, shredders, ovens, annealers, and slitters, following safety rules and quality specifications.

Forklift operation is a plus. The role offers an 3-day weekend schedule every other week, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance with HSA contributions, a $3/hour night shift premium,

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals and procedures.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy, moderately complex foundry equipment including presses, mills, casters, shredders, ovens, annealers, and slitters.
• Ensure product is continuously flowing and meets quality specifications by visually inspecting and adjusting as needed.
• Monitor machine calibrations and set up/tear down equipment safely.
• Maintain quality control levels as per Golden Aluminum standards.

Skills

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Math & basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Company Overview:

COME BE A PART OF CREATING THE FUTURE! Golden Aluminum is a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and located in Fort Lupton Colorado, 35 miles north of downtown Denver. We care about our environment, our people, and our community. We’re honored to be selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $22.3 million in investment supporting our Nexcast Mini Mill and other breakthrough projects which will steer the aluminum industry toward a greener, decarbonized future.

Production Technician Benefits:

• $20+ per hour (Dependent on Qualifications)
• Up to $1,200 quarterly bonus
• $3 per hour night shift differential
• 401k Company Match
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with generous company contributions to your Health Savings Account
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Work schedule that offers 3-day weekend every other week

Production Technician Job Summary:

Production Technicians are responsible for the daily operation of heavy, moderately complex foundry equipment in a manufacturing environment. Production Technicians work on a variety of equipment including: presses, mills, casters, shredders, ovens, annealers, and/or slitters. Production Technician duties include:

• Adherence to all safety protocols
• Responsible for ensuring that product is continuously flowing while visually inspecting to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met.
• Operating forklifts
• Monitoring machine calibrations and adjusting as required
• Set up and tear down machines safely
• Maintain Quality control levels as set by Golden Aluminum.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals and procedures.

Requirements

Production Technicians need to:

• Demonstrate the ability to work safely in manufacturing environment
• Pass pre-employment drug test based on federal law (includes marijuana).
• Work any shift (2x2x3 schedule), 12 hours per shifts, alternating day/nights every 6 weeks.
• Have basic Microsoft computer skills and possess basic/fundamental math skills.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Have strong attention to detail identifying defects and suggesting corrections
• Physically able to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Because Golden Aluminum thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.