Equipment Operator & Laborer

Alumicore is a Pittsburgh, PA‑based company in the aluminum melting operations industry. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive, and high‑end specialty markets.

About the role

The Equipment Operator & Laborer will be responsible for operating heavy machinery, managing material transport, and executing general site labor tasks essential to day‑to‑day industrial operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in industrial site operations and contribute to impactful projects. It is a shift position with day‑shift and overnight‑shift options available at our Monessen, PA facility.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of heavy equipment—including forklifts, loaders, excavators, cranes, and haul trucks—to stage, transport, and process materials for production lines.
• Execute site clearing, staging area setup, material sorting, and physical site preparation to maintain continuous workflow.
• Feed raw materials to production areas and conveyor systems in strict alignment with operational schedules.
• Perform routine daily inspections on assigned machinery, mobile equipment, and conveyor systems to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks (e.g., fluid checks, greasing, equipment cleaning) and report mechanical defects or repair needs immediately to supervisor/maintenance staff.
• Strictly comply with all OSHA guidelines, construction regulations, industrial environment standards, and company safety policies.
• Maintain a secure, orderly, and hazard‑free work area; participate in routine site safety briefings and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Perform physically demanding manual labor tasks, site setup, and rigging support as needed when heavy machinery is not in active use.
• Collaborate effectively with production technicians, maintenance teams, and site supervisors to complete project deliverables safely and on time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade training preferred.
• Prior hands‑on experience in heavy equipment operation or general industrial site labor.
• 1+ years’ experience operating forklifts, small mobile equipment, skid steers, and/or metal work preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge of heavy machinery, including mobile equipment and conveyor systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to enforce quality and safety standards consistently.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding, high‑heat, deadline‑driven, production‑focused environment.
• Exposure to noise, moving equipment, heat, dust, molten metal, and extreme temperature variations.
• Regular outdoor work with exposure to extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Prolonged standing, walking, climbing ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb; climbing stairs and working at varying heights.
• Tasks requiring manual dexterity, visual acuity, and repetitive physical activity (kneeling, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing).
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Schedule

Shift position with day‑shift and overnight‑shift options available.