UM300 - Cremation Associate 1

Matthews Memorialization; Aurora (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading memorialization company in Aurora, IN is seeking an experienced Assembly Operator/Machine Operator to support production. This role involves operating machinery and tools within a fast-paced environment, requiring mechanical aptitude and the ability to work overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of relevant experience. The company values craftsmanship and offers a supportive workplace focused on career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous assembly experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and machines in a fast-paced environment.
• Determine parts to be manufactured based on orders and stock.
• Observe machinery, identifying defects or malfunctions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Use of hand tools

Basic knowledge of power tools

Forklift operation

Welding equipment usage

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Aurora Casket Company, a Matthews International subsidiary, is seeking a qualified Assembly Operator / Machine Operator for our Production Facility in the Aurora, IN area for our Memorialization business segment. This Assembly Operator will be responsible for the production and parts assembly of our company products for the memorial industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with production equipment in an industrial environment.
• Working with machinery, hand and power tools in a fast paced work environment.
• Working with a role that requires cross training and provides opportunities to learn and operate within several different job functions within a production environment?
• Working with an organization that provides the necessary training to complete the job and advance your career.

Additional Responsibilities

• You will be working with production supervisors and operating various machinery to meet production needs.
• Determining parts to be manufactured based upon orders and stock.
• Observe and maintain machinery operation and identifying and defects or malfunctions.
• Multi-tasking and cross training in other departments and machines.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• 3+ years of previous assembly experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.

http://matw.com/memorialization/

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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