2Nd Shift Machine/Waterjet Operator

The Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, calibration, and operation of the waterjet and/or CNC machine. May also inspect products against customer specifications and assist with other warehouse responsibilities.

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Training will start with the hours of 7am- 3:30pm. Once training is complete, hours will move to 2:30pm- 10pm

Compensation: $23 - $26/hr + incentive eligible

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Primary Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates cutting machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• May perform programming and/or editing on assigned machine(s).
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s) and corresponding equipment.
• May perform other responsibilities in the warehouse as requested.
• Performs a variety of material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, forklift).
• Follows customer requirements to select, fill and package orders.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity
• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lbs+)
• Assigned safety equipment must be worn at all times (hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards)
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of warehouse experience
• Capable of being certified in assigned equipment (waterjet machine, forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)
• Advanced measurement competency
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
• Strong work ethic

The ability to work scheduled overtime and emergency/mandatory overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year of work experience
• One year of equipment experience
• PC literacy
• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.