JW Hicks is a growing Northern Indiana based manufacturing company looking to add more Skilled Teammates to our team in Knox, IN. We offer rapid company growth and development, merit-based compensation, comprehensive benefits, a close-knit working environment, and a passion to produce the very best products on the market. The ideal candidate for JWHI is someone who is dependable, has a positive attitude, and shows the ability and willingness to learn, and a true drive for "Doing it Right."
\*Post-offer pre-work drug testing and physical are required prior to starting work.\*
Experienced Machine Operator Primary Responsibilities:
- Operates mixers and adds minor ingredients to batched raw materials to prepare mixes for pressing.
- Operates presses to form mixed materials into refractory shapes, making adjustments to achieve proper shape dimensions and density
- Perform press die changes and loads press programs
- Operates rotary surface grinders, boring machines, and water treatment equipment to achieve refractory shape tolerances.
- Maintain raw material and product identification to insure traceability.
- Documents production by means of manual documents and computer data entry.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Perform other duties as requested by Supervision.
Senior Machine Operator Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 - 5 years experience operating machinery and equipment
- Ability to lift product of up to 60 lbs. and physically perform responsibilities above
- Mechanical and mathematical aptitude
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment
Senior Machine Operator Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of proper use of hand and power tools
- ISO 9000:2000 and statistical process control training
- Familiarity with crane and forklift operations
- Familiarity with rigging and lifting devices
- Familiarity with OSHA industrial standards
- First aid and CPR qualifications
- Competence in interpreting mechanical drawings
- Familiarity with computer spreadsheets
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
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- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Machine operating: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
As we continue to grow, we are adding a robot to our refractory production. Get in on the ground floor of this new and exciting process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour