Utility Operator II - 1st Shift

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service.

About the role

As a Utility Operator II, you will play a key role in supporting production operations, ensuring that parts are fabricated to meet work order specifications and customer requirements. This includes operating and setting up various CNC and non-CNC production machinery, conducting manual assembly tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment such as shears, radial arm saws, and custom machinery.
• Perform manual assembly and fabrication tasks using hand tools and machines, as necessary.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet company quality, quantity, and customer standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on production machinery as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with prior hands-on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Experience with saws, shears, or similar equipment.
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T.

Work Environment

• This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to dust.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Ongoing training and development programs

Pay

$24+ per hour based on experience. $1,000 bonus at 30 days of employment.

Schedule

First shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

Plant/Work Location: 10501-3 W. 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303