Production Technician

Golden-Aluminum-2; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Night shift differential

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Gym reimbursement

3-day weekend schedule

Job summary

Golden Aluminum in Fort Lupton, CO seeks Production Technicians to operate heavy foundry equipment and maintain quality with safety-first protocols.

This role offers a 12-hour shift schedule (2x2x3), a $20+ hourly rate, and benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401k, and a quarterly bonus. Night shift diff of $3/hour and a 3-day weekend every other week are provided to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Pass pre-employment drug test according to federal law.
• Work a 12-hour 2x2x3 schedule, alternating day/night every 6 weeks.
• Have basic Microsoft skills and fundamental math abilities.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Read and follow safety rules, manuals, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy foundry equipment such as presses, mills, casters, shredders, ovens, annealers, and slitters.
• Ensure continuous product flow and inspect for quality per standards.
• Operate forklifts and monitor machine calibrations.
• Set up and tear down machines safely.
• Maintain quality control levels as set by Golden Aluminum.
• Read and interpret safety rules and operating procedures.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Shift flexibility

Forklift experience

Job description

About this position

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.
• · 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.