Utility Operator (ETFH)- Material Handler- Die Control

Join Us! We are looking for the best—those who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow with our organization, personally and professionally! Our focus at Ellwood Texas Forge Houston is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career. Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all our team members. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of team member benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people. About the Position The Utility Operator will be required to work in multiple departments and will work on various shifts. Don’t have the experience but are willing to learn? We are looking for you! You may be helping to run the 11,000‑ton forging press making parts as hot as 2,200 degrees. You might be machining parts for the aerospace industry. You could operate a swing grinder, grinding parts for the military. Or you may be operating a saw to cut Super Alloy material. What You’ll Get Competitive compensation with eligibility for Quarterly Bonus 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match and Discretionary Quarterly Basic Contributions Affordable health care, dental and vision plans Company‑paid Life, AD&DD and disability benefits What You’ll Need A high School Diploma/GED The ability to manage a very physical job including heavy lifting and pulling. Strong work ethic. Willingness to learn. Commitment to safety. Skills And Abilities Safety – knowledge of industrial safety and ability to recognize hazards and apply safety procedures common to manual material handling and operating equipment, such as hazmat, MSDS, personal protective equipment, machine tool safety; Work to meet and exceed OSHA requirements for safe work practices. English language – ability to read, understand, speak, write, and interpret common manufacturing/shop documents; Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to read and understand instructions / work orders. Attention to detail. Judgment and decision‑making to prevent errors, safety hazards, or other poor results pertaining to job duties. Problem‑solving skills to identify problems, inform others, and provide information to assist with solving the problem. Teamwork – ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and others. Ability to work overtime and respond to emergencies as required. Ability to work shifts as required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in safe material handling using overhead cranes and wheeled equipment as required and directed. Operate grinder to remove defects, cracks, seams, laps, etc. from material. Assist in process activities (Saw Operations, Forge, Heat Treat, Processing, etc.) as required and directed. Verify saw dimensions or weights, utilizing measurement tools or scales as required. Sets controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions. Operate saws to cut, slot, groove, and trim work pieces according to specifications. Use hand, swing and auto grinder to grind parts in accordance with the work instructions. Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or need repairs to manager. Perform yard duties, such as: dumping scale/scrap, arranging press tools, transporting material in, out, and around shop. Complete required operational data entry and maintain material traceability per operations requirements. Observe all safety, health and environmental procedures. Perform all other duties as required. EOE, including disability/vets #J-18808-Ljbffr ELLWOOD