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Machine Operator

Mazzella Companies
East Chicago, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025 CLOSED ON 2/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Mazzella Companies?

Brief Description

Work Schedule Available - Day Shift - Sheffield Metals

Perform advanced set up, operation, and monitoring of production in a work center and participate in the continuous improvement process to address safety, production, and quality improvements. Additional tasks consist of assisting with material flow (loading, unloading, lifting, and moving material), and provide guidance to all support personal as required (laborers, material handlers, packers, etc.).

  • Set up and maintain manufacturing equipment
  • Operate equipment to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move product
  • Conduct in-process quality checks and resolve issues as required
  • Assist with equipment maintenance activities
  • Maintain and monitor machine to ensure it functions properly
  • Develop in-depth understanding of how assigned equipment functions
  • Operate forklift as required to support manufacturing
  • Interpret production work orders and record / report production data including scrap
  • Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner
  • Count, record, and report inventory as required including but not limited to sheet, coil and accessory stock, shop supplies, skids, cores, etc.
  • Spin down pre-slit coil stock and complete appropriate packaging per specs of each order
  • Load and unload will-call customers, LTL vans and flatbed trucks with forklift (includes palleted coils & sheets, load customer equipment and maintain / log all shipments) as required
  • Able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization, including working overtime as required
  • Comply with all safety rules and regulations
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

  • A high school diploma or GED preferred; trade school or military experience a plus

Experience & Skills

  • Forklift experience preferred
  • Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Requires solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude including basic troubleshooting skills
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills required
  • Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy are required
  • Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
  • Team oriented with effective communication skills preferred
  • Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Detail oriented with the ability to inspect material for quality conformance using measuring devices and drawings

Summary

The Mazzella Way

Mazzella is a family owned company that puts people first. With over 800 employees and 30 locations we are the humble leaders in the industry. We offer market competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable and comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Why Team Members Join Mazzella

Team-oriented environment

A real Work life/ Home life balance

Growth and Development Opportunities including a Lifelong Learning Career Path

Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture

Market Competitive Salaries

Free Virtual Doctor visits with $0 copay (Teledoc)

Tuition Reimbursement

Mazzella Core Values

Safe-personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk

Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value

Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status; emphasize the Team over self

Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent; do more than to just get by, committed

Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamic

EOE/Drug Free Workplace

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