Machine Operator - 1st shift - Bonus available - Apply Now!

OUR CULTURE AND WAYS OF WORKING

Own · Collaborate · Drive · Solve

At Bodycote, these values shape how we work and how we achieve success together. They guide our decisions, our interactions, and our commitment to customers, colleagues, investors, and our communities. Our Ways of Working bring these principles to life every day. They reflect what it means to be part of Bodycote: taking accountability, working collaboratively, driving progress, solving challenges, and creating consistent, high-quality outcomes as one team.

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on retention bonus!

Bodycote offers paid holidays and paid time off, as well as 401k match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families.

ABOUT BODYCOTE

At Bodycote, we're more than the world's leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We're a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We're on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.

LOCATION & WORK PATTERN

This role is a full-time position based in London, OH. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical; ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week position are 7am - 3pm, Monday through Friday.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

This role exists to support Bodycote's commitment to delivering industry-leading thermal processing and Kolsterising services by preparing, handling, and processing customer products safely and accurately. The position ensures customer specifications are met, customer assets are protected, and production operations run efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Success in this role is demonstrated through a strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork. The employee consistently produces high-quality work, follows established processes, handles customer inventory with care, and contributes to efficient production operations. They communicate concerns promptly, maintain a clean and safe work environment, collaborate effectively with coworkers, and demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn. They take pride in meeting customer requirements and uphold the high standards that support Bodycote's reputation as a trusted industry leader.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Prepare and process customer work in accordance with production requirements and specifications.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Protect customer assets through careful handling and quality-focused execution.
• Support efficient, productive, and reliable plant operations.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members and leaders.
• Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment.
• Independently operates, controls and monitors heat treating unit(s) while executing production processes accurately, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Protect customer assets and ensure products are handled and processed according to customer requirements.
• This position will allow for cross training and development of additional skills

CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Safety focus
• Natural curiosity & interest in learning how equipment, tools and processes work
• Quality & attention to detail
• Accountability & reliability
• Teamwork & communication
• Adaptability & continuous improvement

WHAT YOU BRING

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

High standards for everything you do

Enjoyment in figuring out how things work and taking initiative to problem solve

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Minimum 3 years' experience operating more complex machines or processes in an industrial environment
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.

Preferred: Heat treating experience, forklift experience, lean manufacturing exposure, and/or technical/vocational training.