Machine Operator & Mechanic Lead

Cleveland Steel Container, a World Class Steel Pail and Can Manufacturing company, is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and customer-oriented individual that has a positive attitude and shares the values of our company culture, which is built around teamwork, family, honest communication and producing desirable results for our Detroit, MI manufacturing facility.

Shift:

Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to set up, operate, and adjust manufacturing equipment and tooling to meet production, quality, and efficiency standards
• Capability to supply production lines with required materials and components to support manufacturing schedules
• Experience or ability to monitor equipment performance and production parameters to ensure consistent quality output
• Ability to identify and communicate operational or quality issues promptly to supervisory personnel
• Willingness to support and guide team members on basic production processes and quality checks
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established procedures and manufacturing guidelines
• Willingness to learn product specifications, production processes, machine operations, and quality standards related to the manufacturing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented production setting

Additional Responsibilities (as needed):

• Assist with product packaging and preparation for shipment
• Support inventory activities and cycle counts
• Participate in installation or setup of new equipment
• Assist with receiving and handling raw materials

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of manufacturing machine operation experience, ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• High school Diploma or GED required
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and consistency
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
• Ability to follow established procedures, safety guidelines, and operational instructions
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive approach to supporting production needs and continuous improvement
• Flexibility and availability to respond to changing production demands and schedules
• Ability and willingness to learn product components, materials, specifications, and finished product requirements
• Reliability and punctuality with a strong commitment to supporting team and production goals

Cleveland Steel Container was founded in 1963 to provide customers with a dependable steel pail. Currently, we have four pail plants located strategically throughout the United States to support our customers. At our Streetsboro, OH facility, we have a metal stamping plant to provide component parts for our pails. Our Youngstown, OH facility manufactures 1-gallon tin cans and our Detroit, MI facility manufactures various general line cans, such as F-Style, Gallon and Quart round cans. Our goal is to continuously provide our customers with quality pails through excellent service at an outstanding value. Finally, we make good pails and deliver them on time!

Cleveland Steel Container offers a competitive salary based on commensurate experience and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid holidays and vacations and life insurance.

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