Production Operator

Job Location:  Cassopolis, MI

 

Hydro Aluminum Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy. Hydro’s Business Unit Recycling is currently running 5 extrusion ingot cast houses in Europe and 2 in the United States. With new construction of our third Recycling Plant in the US brings advanced technology to our Cassopolis MI facility with startup in fall of 2023. We are currently building the Teams that will support this new location, including the Production Operator position.

 

TRAVEL: 

Except for the period ahead of the start-up where external training will be required, Travel is minimal.

 

WAGE:

Starting hourly rate: $24.00/hour progressing with competency

SHIFT:

Must be available to work 12 hour rotating shifts of PM and AM

 

HYDRO ALUMINUM RECYCLING BENEFITS INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, FSA, 401K are all available on Hire Date
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions with NO VESTING WAITING PERIOD
• Paid Time Off (PTO) of 120 hours in first full year.
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (summer and winter months)
• Stable work history in similar environmental elements preferred
• Experience in production and operating industrial machinery
• Heavy mobile equipment and forklift experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to Housekeeping and Safety principles
• Understanding/knowledge of industrial technology will be an advantage (hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, electrical and mechanical maintenance)
• Understanding of PC’s will be an advantage
• Must be able to perform light industrial tasks physically and apply basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent attendance, performance and safety record
• Commitment to safety and adherence to all Hydro HSE policies
• Excellent communication and interaction skills for dealing with manufacturing leadership, operators, etc.
• Willing to learn how to operate lab equipment
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
• Must be 18 years of age or older

 

WORK AUTHORIZATION: 

Must be eligible to work in the United States 

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. 

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