Utility Operator II - 1st Shift

apartmentThe Gund Company placeCedar Lake (IN) calendar_month 

Description:

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Utility Operator II to join our team!

Shift: First (7:00am - 3:30pm, M-F)

Hourly Wage: $24+ per hour based on experience
Bonus: $1,000 at 30 days of employment

Plant/Work Location: 10501-3 W. 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a Utility Operator II to join our team.

Utility Operator Job Summary

As a Utility Operator II, you will play a key role in supporting production operations, ensuring that parts are fabricated to meet work order specifications and customer requirements. This includes operating and setting up various CNC and non-CNC production machinery, conducting manual assembly tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Utility Operator II
  • Set up and operate production equipment such as shears, radial arm saws, and custom machinery.
  • Perform manual assembly and fabrication tasks using hand tools and machines, as necessary.
  • Inspect products to ensure they meet company quality, quantity, and customer standards.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on production machinery as needed.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with saws, shears, or similar equipment.
  • Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
  • Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Knowledge of GD&T.
Work Environment Utility Operator
  • This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to dust.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
  • The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
  • 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Ongoing training and development programs.

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!

Careers: Why Work at Gund | The Gund Company

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Utility Operator II position.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Compensation details: 24-24 Hourly Wage

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