Machine Minder (2nd Shift)

Description Machine Operator – Annealing | 2nd Shift

Euclid, Ohio | $20.50–$23.00/hour + Shift Differential | Benefits Starting Day One

Learn Specialized Equipment. Elmet Technologies is hiring a 2nd Shift Machine Operator – Annealing to join our manufacturing team in Euclid, Ohio.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll operate specialized annealing equipment used to process metal at carefully controlled temperatures. You’ll load and unload material, monitor time and temperature requirements, maintain accurate production records, inspect and handle material carefully, and help keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

The role works with GE and Abbott mesh belt annealers and roller hearth annealers , following specific production schedules for time and temperature.

Previous manufacturing experience is helpful, but you don’t need years of experience to get started. If you’re dependable, comfortable with basic math, willing to learn, and serious about safety and quality, we want to hear from you.

Your hourly wage is just the beginning. Elmet offers competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities to grow.

• $20.50–$23.00 per hour + Shift Differential
• $250 perfect-attendance bonus every month — up to $3,000 per year
• Quarterly production bonus of up to 9% , based on company performance
• 4% company match on retirement savings
• Three medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid company holidays
• 1,000 employee referral bonus
• Internal growth opportunities

This is a full-time, 2nd Shift position at our Euclid, Ohio manufacturing facility.

As a Machine Operator – Annealing, you’ll help make sure material is processed correctly, efficiently, and without unnecessary damage. During a typical shift, you’ll:

Load material onto the appropriate mesh belt annealer according to production instructions

Record material type, ingot number, production order, time, and temperature in the annealing log

Unload finished material and accurately enter production information into the computer system

Weigh material and maintain required production records

Load and unload the roller hearth annealer

Record material width and length when required

Wash material coming from tension mills and other production orders

Use lift equipment to safely move and position material

Handle material carefully to prevent scratches, dents, and other damage

Follow established safety, quality, and ISO production procedures

Work with Maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently

Help identify preventive maintenance needs

We’re looking for someone who pays attention to details and is willing to learn a specialized manufacturing process. Can follow written specifications and production requirements

Pay close attention to time, temperature, material identification, and other process details

Handle materials carefully to protect product quality

Can maintain accurate production records

Are comfortable learning industrial equipment and processes

Can work independently while supporting the larger production team

One year of manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required.

You’ll need to determine how to load material efficiently—for example, matching different material lengths to maximize the amount moving through the annealer—while also arranging material in a way that minimizes scratches, dents, and handling defects.

That means thinking about quality, efficiency, and equipment utilization every time you prepare a load.

Successful Machine Operators:

Learn the annealing process and equipment

Load equipment efficiently

Handle material carefully to prevent damage

Maintain accurate production and annealing records

Understand how process changes can affect product quality

Keep material properly identified throughout production

Recognize when equipment needs attention

Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized

Produce consistent work that meets established quality standards

Build Specialized Manufacturing Skills

This role gives you the opportunity to develop experience with industrial annealing equipment, heat-treatment processes, production planning, material handling, quality control, equipment care, and preventive maintenance . You’ll learn not only how to operate the equipment, but also how time, temperature, loading decisions, and material handling affect the finished product.

Elmet offers tuition assistance and internal growth opportunities to help you continue building your skills and career.

based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy . At our Euclid facility, you’ll work with specialized materials and manufacturing processes where precision, consistency, and quality matter.

As a Machine Operator – Annealing, you’ll have a direct role in making sure material receives the correct thermal processing before moving to the next stage of production.

If you’re looking for hands-on manufacturing work, strong starting pay, great benefits, and an opportunity to develop specialized skills, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and build your manufacturing career with Elmet Technologies.

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.