Production Technician

Golden Aluminum; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20+ hourly pay

Up to $1,200 quarterly bonus

$3 night shift differential

401k Company Match

Medical/dental/vision/Life insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

3-day weekend every other week

Job summary

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, CO is seeking a Production Technician to operate heavy foundry equipment including presses, mills, casters, shredders, and ovens. You will ensure continuous product flow, inspect quality to meet customer specs, and assist with machine setup and teardown.

The role requires safety adherence and the ability to work a 12-hour 2x2x3 shift schedule. You must pass a pre-employment drug test, have basic math and computer skills, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Basic Microsoft computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test as per federal laws.
• Work a 2x2x3 rotating shift (12 hours).
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety protocols.
• Ensure product flows continuously and meets quality specs.
• Monitor machine calibrations and adjust as required.
• Set up and tear down machines safely.
• Maintain quality control levels as set by Golden Aluminum.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals and procedures.
• Operate forklifts as needed.

Skills

Microsoft basics

Forklift operations

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Overview

The future. It’s on you. You & Golden Aluminum. We are 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.
• 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.

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

• 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.