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Production Equipment Operator

Universal Stainless
Dunkirk, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026
 
 
 

Full-time Union Positions with overtime!  Start in 2-3 days?

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Our Application Process

  • Drug Screen- Universal Stainless follows New York State laws when concerning marijuana use. 
  • Background Check- The background check does not delay employment.
  • Metatarsal Boots are required. A boot voucher will be issued on your first day for you to purchase a pair of boots at a local store. The cost of the boots will then be deducted from your first 3 paychecks.

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance Day one
  • Company contributes $1.20 per hour into a 401k
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company paid Life Insurance

Working at Universal Stainless


When hired, you can expect to be fully trained through our onboarding process before ever operating a machine on your own.

Our equipment operators work with saws, grinders, straighteners, and in pack stations.

We also employ mobile equipment operators (forklift and side loader).

 

Production Equipment Operator

Full Time Hourly

Dunkirk, New York

 

Dunkirk Specialty Steel, LLC, produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including nickel alloy, stainless steel, tool steel and aircraft quality low alloy steels. Our products, which are sold to service centers, forgers, re-rollers and original equipment manufacturers, are further processed by our customers for use in a variety of industries. Established in 1994, our experience, technical expertise, and dedicated workforce stand committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.   

   

Basic Responsibilities   

  • Provides assistance to department personnel as needed. 
  • Move and transport material as necessary.   
  • Weigh and position product.    
  • Operate mobile equipment and cranes.   
  • Work in a safe and productive manner.   
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment

 Preferred Skills  

  • Fork truck experience   
  • Experience in hand and power tools.   
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.   
  • Steel experience is highly desired.    

 Education   

  • Recommended but not required High School Diploma or GED equivalent.  

 

Physical and Other Requirements   

  • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours as required and maintain job performance standards
  • Ability to safely move around in a heavy industrial plant environment: Ascending or Descending steps within the plant.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

 

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 




Salary : $20 - $22

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