Utility Operator

This position will be on second shift (2p - 10p). The pay range for this position is $25/hr - $26/hr. The Utility Operator is responsible for setting up and operating all rolling mills related to rolling strip products including the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a wide range of production equipment including rolling, annealing, grinding, welding, slitting, flattening, leveling, and packaging machinery.
• Adjust operating parameters to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with production equipment.
• Acquire necessary certifications to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Conduct quality checks using various measuring tools to ensure products meet internal and customer standards; submit samples for QC approval.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately.
• Provide training to other operators as required.
• Conduct safety checks and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as necessary.

SKILLS:

• Basic computer functions for data entry purposes.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Must be able to work first shift initially and potentially second shift.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires repetitive motions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, as well as feeling, seeing, talking, and hearing.
• Ability to work around metal powders and nickels.
• Ability to wear a respirator while conducting job duties.
• Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Required to work in a production area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The production area is not climate controlled.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Salary Minimum: $50,000

Salary Maximum: $55,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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Nearest Major Market: New Haven

Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford