1st Shift Machine Operator
Castle Metals, Windsor, CT, United States
A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee recognition, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
Purpose
This position is responsible for performing a variety of responsibilities in the production area including operating machinery. Must have manufacturing floor experience but will train on specific equipment such as centerless grinders, saws, and bar chamfering. Responsibilities will also include general material handling and dimensional inspections. Operates necessary equipment to store and move products throughout the warehouse, including overhead cranes and forklifts.
Compensation Range: $21 - $25 per hour + incentive eligible. Hours: 7am - 3:30pm. Grinding experience preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operates production equipment to meet customer obligations
Performs a variety of material movement tasks on orders being worked on
Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
Able to follow standard work procedures when operating all machinery & equipment
Works under immediate supervision
Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; may perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Required Qualifications
Experience working in a production environment
Able to read and understand blueprints
Basic measurement competency (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.)
Basic math competency
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
Strong work ethic
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement)
Stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach
Push/pull
Light lifting (25 lbs or less)
Heavy lifting (25-50 lbs)
Exposure to powered industrial equipment
Operates machinery and/or power tools
Operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to training plan
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.
Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
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Purpose
This position is responsible for performing a variety of responsibilities in the production area including operating machinery. Must have manufacturing floor experience but will train on specific equipment such as centerless grinders, saws, and bar chamfering. Responsibilities will also include general material handling and dimensional inspections. Operates necessary equipment to store and move products throughout the warehouse, including overhead cranes and forklifts.
Compensation Range: $21 - $25 per hour + incentive eligible. Hours: 7am - 3:30pm. Grinding experience preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operates production equipment to meet customer obligations
Performs a variety of material movement tasks on orders being worked on
Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
Able to follow standard work procedures when operating all machinery & equipment
Works under immediate supervision
Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; may perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Required Qualifications
Experience working in a production environment
Able to read and understand blueprints
Basic measurement competency (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.)
Basic math competency
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
Strong work ethic
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement)
Stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach
Push/pull
Light lifting (25 lbs or less)
Heavy lifting (25-50 lbs)
Exposure to powered industrial equipment
Operates machinery and/or power tools
Operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to training plan
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.
Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
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