Production Operator

Arconic•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

Arconic is seeking team-oriented Production Operators to perform a wide variety of production duties in an industrial plant. The work includes operating industrial trucks, cranes, and production equipment; moving metal and other materials throughout the plant; measuring metal dimensions using steel tape, micrometers, and other measuring devices; cutting samples; inspecting metal and materials; and using computer terminals to record metal flow and process data. Operators produce quality products safely and efficiently, perform visual inspections for defects, and complete required paperwork. Some duties may be safety-sensitive. The role requires availability for a fixed or rotating 24-hour, 7-day work schedule with 8- or 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Meet the controlled-technology access eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required government authorizations.
Have some high school education.
Be willing to work a fixed or rotating 24x7 schedule with 8- or 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, holidays, and overtime.
Satisfactorily pass a comprehensive skills test.
Pass a physical examination, drug screen, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Two years of work experience in an industrial setting; equivalent military experience is accepted.
A combination of work experience and post-high-school education.
Aluminum product knowledge and/or experience with door and storefront fabrication.
Self-motivation, attention to detail, a people- and service-oriented approach, and good communication skills.
Experience with machine-based equipment, saws, punch presses, and/or milling machines.
Ability to use hand and power tools and read basic shop drawings, measurements, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety procedures and instructions.
Operate one or more pieces of equipment safely and efficiently to produce quality products while keeping pace.
Perform quality checks and visually inspect products for defects.
Complete required paperwork.
Operate industrial trucks and cranes to move metal and other materials throughout the plant.
Measure metal dimensions using steel tape, micrometers, and other measuring devices, and cut samples.
Set up and operate production equipment.
Inspect metal and materials, and use computer terminals to record metal flow and process data.
Work evenings, nights, holidays, and overtime as required.
Perform other job duties as required.