Utility Operator - 1st Shift

The Gund Company; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with 50% match

ESOP

Ongoing training & development

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Gund Company is seeking a full-time Utility Operator to join our team in Cedar Lake, IN. The first shift runs from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with an hourly wage of $22+ depending on experience and a $1,000 bonus after 30 days of employment.

You will operate and set up various production machines, perform manual assembly tasks, and ensure parts meet work order specifications and customer requirements while adhering to safety and quality standards in a non-climate-controlled

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with hands-on, vocational training, or equivalent.
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers).
• Flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment such as shears, radial arm saws, and custom machinery.
• Perform manual assembly and fabrication tasks using hand tools and machines.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality, quantity, and customer standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting and routine maintenance on production machinery.

Job description

The Gund Company has an

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Utility Operator to join our team! Shift: First (7:00am - 3:30pm, M-F) Hourly Wage: $22+ per hour based on experience Bonus: $1,000 at 30 days of employment Plant/Work Location: 10501-3 W. 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a Utility Operator to join our team.

Utility Operator Job Summary

As a Utility Operator, you will play a key role in supporting production operations, ensuring that parts are fabricated to meet work order specifications and customer requirements. This includes operating and setting up various production machinery, conducting manual assembly tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Utility Operator

• Operate production equipment such as shears, radial arm saws, and custom machinery.
• Perform manual assembly and fabrication tasks using hand tools and machines, as necessary.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet company quality, quantity, and customer standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on production machinery as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings.

Work Environment Utility Operator

• This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to dust.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
• 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Ongoing training and development programs.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Utility Operator position.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Salary Description

$21-$24