2nd Shift Machine Operator - Furnace Operator

A. M. Castle & Co is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products with over 135 years of experience in the metals service center industry. Our Hammond, Indiana facility specializes in heat treating metal and material for customers.

About the role

Full-time Machine Operator position on 2nd shift: Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. The ideal candidate will have experience operating safely in an industrial warehouse and past experience with an overhead crane is desired. Training on the turning machine will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate turning machines and saws; monitor quality of material produced
• Operate crane to load machines and load or unload trucks
• Maintain accurate documents and data input
• Set up and operate cutting machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Perform programming and/or editing on assigned machine(s)
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s) and corresponding equipment
• Perform other warehouse responsibilities as requested
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Heat treating operations such as adjusting furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements for objects

Requirements

• 1–3 years of previous warehouse experience
• Past experience operating an overhead crane
• Capable of being certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond sideloader, etc.)
• Advanced measurement competency
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
• Strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on the Kieserling machine
• Experience in a metals service center
• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)

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
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts and heat treatment equipment

Pay

Compensation during the first 90 days: $21/hr. Compensation after 90 days: $28.43/hr plus $0.30 shift differential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K match
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Employee recognition programs
• Disability benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. (2nd shift).