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Castle Metals
2nd Shift Machine Operator - Furnace Operator
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What they do
A Molding or Casting Worker sets up and operates machines that are used to mold and cast metal or plastic parts and products.
$46,371 / year median in Indiana
+1% projected growth
Job Description
2nd Shift Machine Operator - Furnace Operator Castle Metals parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Indiana, Hammond 4527 Columbia Avenue (Show on map) Aug 10, 2026 Description A. M. Castle & Co is seeking a full-time Machine Operator, Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. This is a 2nd Shift Opportunity. Our Hammond, Indiana, facility specializes in heat treating metal / material for customers. The ideal candidate will have experience operating safely moving product throughout an industrial warehouse. Past experience with operating an overhead crane is desired and training on the turning machine will be provided. Castle Metals has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee recognition, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation during the first 90 days - $21/hr
Compensation after 90 days - $28.43/hr +.30c shift differential
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(performs other duties as assigned):- Operate turning machines and saws, monitor quality of material produced
- Operate crane to load machines and load or unload trucks
- Maintain accurate documents and data input
- Sets up and operates cutting machine(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
- May perform programming and/or editing on assigned machine(s)
- Performs preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s) and corresponding equipment
- May perform other responsibilities in the warehouse as requested
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of previous warehouse experience
- Previous experience on the Kieserling machine is a plus
- Past experience operating an overhead crane
- Capable of being certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond sideloader, etc.)
- Advanced measurement competency
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
- Strong work ethic
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Heat treating operation such as adjust furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated for orders.
- Experience in a metals service center.
- Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement)
- Stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach
- Push/pull
- Light lifting (25lbs or less)
- Heavy lifting (25-50lbs)
- Exposure to powered industrial equipment
- Operates machinery and/or power tools
- Operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to training plan
- Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts and heat treatment equipment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP