Secondary Operator

Job Description

Metal Spinners is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Secondary Operator to join our manufacturing team in Angola, Indiana. The secondary operator works collaboratively with the team, provides input for improvements, and works on various machines to help support the customer needs.


BENEFITS:

• Company-paid health
• Dental, and vision insurance
• Quarterly production bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Occupational therapy
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-the-job training
• Opportunity for long-term career stability and growth

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform setup, calibration, and maintenance including lathes.
• Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances. Measure and lay out work pieces.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.
• Troubleshoot, debug and modify to achieve expected performance.
• Cross train in other complementary skills, seek endorsements, and move between production assignments that utilize multiple skills needed to support production requirements.
• Maintain a high degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
• Lift 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Operate conventional, manual lathes (vertical or horizontal), mills and balance machines.
• Select proper tools and speeds for the machining process
• Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, mills, and drill presses; occasionally may operate grinder.
• Perform machining operations as it relates to production of manufactured parts.
• Perform manual machining duties in a shop setting.
• Communicate job progress to supervisors and customers as needed in a positive, supportive, and timely manner.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Hand tools
• Manual lathes
• Balance Machines

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Understand and support Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Possess good communication and reasoning skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether written or oral.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Detail oriented.
• CNC background a plus but not currently necessary for the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Us

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business - enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change - within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.


This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

About the Team

We're a leading metal-forming, manufacturing and service company devoted to providing our customers industry-leading metal spinning, hydroforming and other specialized metal-forming services. We form steel, stainless steel, cold-rolled steel, hot rolled steel, aluminum, copper, brass, hastelloy and inconel into a variety of shapes, including panels, hemispheres, hoppers, venturis, cans, pans, shells and other formed metal parts.