Assembly Operator

Matthews International Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Matthews International, a global leader in memorialization with over 175 years of success and stability. We are seeking Foundry Operators to join our team. This is a 2nd Shift, Full Time position, Monday - Friday, 1:30pm-10pm with Saturday availability when needed. We offer guaranteed 40 hours/week with opportunities for overtime and benefits available from day one. This role is more than a manufacturing position; it's a chance to become part of a proud tradition and build a stable, long-term career in a supportive and safety-first environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
0+ years of previous assembly experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Operate tools and machines used to prepare patterns.
Proof patterns for correct spelling and design.
Cross train in other areas of the shop.
Maintain a neat and clean work station.
Adhere to all safety protocols and standards.
Operates assigned equipment or tools safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety programs and rules.
Performs work in accordance to approved procedures and work instructions.
Monitors Quality Points at work station and record required data.
Reports quality and production concerns and issues to Supervisor.
Cross trains on all work stations within department.
Conducts operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned tools, jigs and fixtures according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
Keeps work environment neat and clean.
Additional duties as assigned.