Aluminum Finish Operator

Ellwood Aluminum We are hiring for  Aluminum Finish Operator & offering up to $1,000 sign on bonus shift pay differential

The Aluminum Finish Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the homogenizing furnaces, cooling chamber, band saw, lathes and other equipment in the finishing area.  The Finishing Operator will receive cast product from upstream production and follow the product routing to produce a finished product to the customers spec while meeting production schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include the following.  Other duties will be assigned as deemed necessary by operations & staff management)

• Organization and housekeeping of the finishing and ingot storage areas
• Receive instruction and necessary information from supervisor and control room operator, primarily working in a self-directed environment
• Loads and unloads homogenization furnaces and cooling chamber in a timely manner and selects appropriate process
• Operate homogenization furnaces and cooling chamber
• Input and monitor information on homogenization furnace and cooling chamber controls
• Sets up and operates saw(s) and lathe(s), selecting proper feeds and speeds
• Loads and unloads machines with the aid of a forklift or overhead crane, positioning material as required
• Unload equipment after process and delivers material to next area of operation as required
• Places material cropping and chips in scrap boxes according to alloy.
• Inspects the quality of the material during and after processes to make sure the piece is in spec per customer requirements using approved methods and SOP
• Records material dimensions using appropriate measuring instruments and following SOP
• Reports defective material and faulty equipment to the General Manager or Maintenance Department immediately
• Identifies all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary identification when required as specified
• Maintains communication about product schedule with the control room operator
• Aid in scheduling work flow through area
• Completes paperwork and inputs information into the computer system, to track products through process
• Performs basic maintenance inspections and care on machines.
• Check and maintain all equipment in proper working condition
• Check thermocouples for proper operation and change as required
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Abides by all plant safety regulations and work rules
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies, etc. to perform duties

What you'll need:

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Be able to bend and stand for extended periods of time, and withstand exposure to heat and cold
• Able to climb in overhead structures, work beneath machines and in close quarters 
• Willing to be part of a winning team and able to work all shifts, flexible hours and mandatory overtime.
• Manufacturing experience (prefer)
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts

As a member of the ELLWOOD team, you can expect:

• To be treated with dignity and respect
• Competitive hourly wages starting between $17.50 to $23.00/ per hour, based on experience
• $2.00/hour shift differential, based on shift
• Sign-on bonus up to $1,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans at affordable rates
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Eligible for Paid Time off after 90 days of employment, based off of hire date
• Company paid training to enhance you career
• Company-paid benefits such as Life, AD&D, and disability programs

Ellwood Aluminum Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions at EA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, political beliefs, because of an individual’s engaging in protected activities or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CRF 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $18 - $23