Weekend 1st Shift Skilled Operator

Lozier Corporation; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozier Corporation is a leading manufacturer of shelving and storage systems used by retailers and warehouses. The company emphasizes growth, development, and a team-driven culture. This position supports manufacturing operations on the 1st shift in Indiana.

You will set up presses, perform basic programming for laser or CNC equipment, read blueprints, and participate in continuous improvement projects while maintaining safety and quality standards. A forklift license is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain forklift license
• Able to read and understand blueprints
• Working knowledge of measuring tools (tape measure, caliper, protractor, micrometer)
• Die setup experience in brake press, stamping or injection molding processes
• Basic troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Set-up Punch Presses, Brake Presses, and/or Automatic Presses to print specifications and maximize productivity
• Basic programming for laser or CNC equipment
• Communicate problems pertaining to setup of equipment and tooling to Machine Operators, Supervisors and Technicians
• Follow-up with Machine Operators to ensure operation is safe and efficient
• Work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities during the shift
• Maintain reliable attendance and a safe, clean work environment

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Die setup

Troubleshooting

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Protractor

Job description

About Lozier

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you've shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you've experienced what we build.
For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you'll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.

Benefits And Compensation

• 12 hour shifts Friday thru Sunday
• 1st shift 6:00am - 6:30pm: $22.39 with a $2.00 per hour shift premium
• $1,000 bonus after completion of 90 days of employment (subject to taxes), applicable to new hires only.
• First pay increase after 6 months.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive Benefits Package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of the month following 60 consecutive days of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.

Position Summary

Lozier Corporation is a leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future.
Family-owned and operated for more than 65 years, Lozier prides itself on its six core values: People Matter: Company success is based on valuing and listening to you; Work as a Team: No silos. No egos; Excellence is expected in all that we do and we reward it; Customer Committed: Evolve with retailers’ needs; Innovation: Strive for better. We win or we learn; and Accountability: Take ownership of results, not just tasks. These values are the backbone of the business, reflective of who we are, what we stand for and how we work - both as a company and as individuals.

Essential Functions

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Set-up Punch Presses, Brake Presses, and/or Automatic Presses to print specifications in order to obtain maximum productivity
• Basic programming for laser or CNC equipment
• Communicate problems pertaining to the set-up of equipment and tooling to Machine Operators, Supervisors and Technicians
• Follow-up with Machine Operators to ensure operation is running safely and efficiently
• Work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities throughout the shift
• Reliable attendance
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment
• Participate in continuous improvement projects

Preferred Skills

• Currently have or be able to obtain forklift license
• Able to read and understand blueprints
• Working knowledge of measuring tools such as a tape measure, caliper, protractor and micrometer
• Die setup experience in brake press, stamping or injection molding processes
• Basic troubleshooting skills

Special Demands

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds consistently throughout the shift