What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Harrison Steel Castings Co.?
Do you have experience or education with machining and reading blueprints? Harrison Steel has an opening on second shift in its machine shop for Machinists. This position is responsible for setting up and using various machine tools including mills, horizontal- and vertical-lathes, and machining centers to machine castings to tight tolerances. Both manual and CNC tools are used, and knowledge of CNC programs is helpful but not required. As this position will also drive a fork truck to supply its own castings, an active driver's license is required.
Qualifications And Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Previous machining education or experience
- Basic blueprint reading skills
- Good problem solving skills and knowledge of safety practices
- High level of personal accountability
Work Environment
The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat and fumes or airborne particles, and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Also exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather related extreme cold, water and humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Harrison Steel
Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.