Utility Operator II - 1st Shift

The Gund Company; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Paid Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Gund Company in Cedar Lake, IN is hiring a Utility Operator II for the first shift (7:00am - 3:30pm, M-F). The role involves operating and setting up various production machinery, performing manual assembly, and ensuring work orders meet specifications.

You will follow safety and quality standards; the position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $24 per hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus at 30 days, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with saws, shears or similar equipment.
• Strong basic math and ability to use measuring tools.
• Flexibility to work overtime and emergency production needs.
• Preferred: reading blueprints and GD&T.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Set up and 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 performing routine maintenance on production machinery as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Measuring tools

Flexibility

Overtime

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Saws

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Machinery setup

Job description

Utility Operator II - 1st Shift

The Gund Company Cedar Lake, Indiana, United States

About this position

Description: The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Utility Operator II to join our team!

Shift: First (7:00am - 3:30pm, M-F)

Hourly Wage: $24+ 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 II to join our team.

Utility Operator Job Summary

As a Utility Operator II, 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 CNC and non-CNC production machinery, conducting manual assembly tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Utility Operator II

• Set up and 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.
• Experience with saws, shears, or similar equipment.
• 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:

• Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T.

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.

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!

Careers: Why Work at Gund | The Gund Company

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

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

Salary Information

$24 - $24Hourly Wage