Machine Opeartor - GBW 1st Shift
About The Position
Merchants Metals is hiring a Machine Operator for a hands-on manufacturing role. The position involves moving materials through process tanks and zinc kettles, transferring metal into a furnace, operating production equipment, and inspecting finished units for defects and conformance to specifications. Employees must follow safety procedures and PPE requirements and keep the surrounding work area clear of debris. The position works indoors in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, where temperatures may be extremely hot in summer and cold in winter. It requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, moving materials, and working around production equipment throughout the shift. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, as scheduled, from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees average at least 40 hours per week and typically work no more than 50 hours. Merchants Metals describes its culture as centered on safety, integrity, accountability, passion, transparency, empowerment, and teamwork, and offers training, development, and opportunities for advancement.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including significant heat in summer and cold in winter.
- Ability to perform physically demanding, hands-on production work.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move materials throughout the workday.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Move materials through process tanks and zinc kettles.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, or materials on machines.
- Transfer metal into a furnace.
- Measure, examine, or test completed units for defects and conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Monitor machine feed and speed during the machining process.
- Keep the surrounding area free of debris.
- Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Competitive wages
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
