Finishing Machine Operator- Milling

At Ellwood Engineered Castings we are committed to meeting and exceeding all standards to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We commit to applying these standards as an employer as well as, providing a world-class working environment that promotes professional growth and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• $1,000 Sign on bonus!!
• Eligible to earn monthly Profit Sharing
• Competitive wages
• Excellent health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off, company paid Life, AD&D, and disability programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent employer match.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

About the Position:

We are seeking a Finishing Machine Operator - Milling (Planer Operator) who is responsible for performing various tasks to set up and operate assigned machines; Operates manual milling equipment according to established procedures and processes to accurately finish material to customer specification; Ensures quality via quality check post finish. Job complexity ranges from simple, highly repetitive tasks to repetitive but difficult tasks, congruent to incumbent's experience.

• Calibrates appropriately to complete accurate layout and centering of material per customer drawing/spec sheets.
• Loads and unloads material with the aid of a forklift, magnets, chains, slings, or an overhead crane, positioning material as required.
• Able to read and understand track sheets and work with crew lead, and supervisor on due dates.
• Understands how to set up parts level and square for machining.
• Inspects the quality of the material during and after the procedure being performed to the material.
• Uses measuring instruments as necessary including, but not limited to measuring tape, laser level, and standard levels.
• Checks identification on all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary numbers when required.
• Delivers material to next area of operation as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and abides by all plant safety regulations and work rules.
• Performs safety inspections on cranes, chains, slings, and magnets.
• Perform chipping and grinding of molds to customer specifications: remove any excess iron, clean grooves inside molds, patch damaged sections, grind out excess, finish grind, chipping work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must pass measurement test.
• Must be able to work with Safe work habits.
• Able to perform work of a semi-repetitive nature using 7 to 8 lb. chipping guns.
• Able to read blueprint drawings.
• Able to withstand prolonged periods of standing and bending and heavy lifting.
• Must be able to pass physical requirements.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and mandatory overtime.
• Ability to train and receive certification on Overhead Crane.
• Ability to lift 30 - 60 pounds.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED

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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)