Utility Operator - 1st Shift (Radial Arm Saw)

The Gund Company; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, DI

401(k) with 50% match

ESOP

Job summary

The Gund Company is seeking a full-time Utility Operator for the first shift (7:00am - 3:30pm, M-F) at our Cedar Lake, IN facility. The role focuses on operating and setting up production equipment, performing manual assembly, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will work in a non-climate-controlled environment requiring PPE, with a starting hourly wage of $22+ based on experience and a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 30 days of employment. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED with hands-on training or relevant experience.
• Strong basic math skills and ability to use measuring tools (tape, calipers, micrometers).
• Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment such as saws, shapers, and sanders.
• Perform manual assembly and fabrication tasks with hand tools and machines.
• Inspect products to ensure quality and customer standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting and routine maintenance on production machinery.

Skills

Math aptitude

Measuring tools

Manual dexterity

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Job description

Description

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 Radial Arm Saws, shears, and sanders.
• 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

$22+ based on experience