Ellwood Crankshaft Group (ECG) is the world's leading manufacturer of large, one-of-a-kind, multiple-throw crankshafts. ECG's products and services include c rankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines, mechanical shears, rock crushers, homogenizers and other miscellaneous applications. ECG services the locomotive, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets.
Today, ECG has four facilities in PA. We are currently seeking a full-time Manufacturing Utility Operator position at Ellwood Crankshaft & Machine in Hermitage, PA. This non-exempt position may be required to work rotating shifts and/or 12-hour schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School diploma or GED

• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Familiar with general computer applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient at operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment
• Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Ability to work a variety of work schedules and overtime as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, power pushers, and other heavy equipment
• Moving finished and semi-finished workpieces around the shop
• Bringing in material from outside yard
• Assisting maintenance with maintaining various coolant and swarf removal systems
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Completing all relevant reports and documentation
• Arrive to work, meetings, appointments and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled
• Maintaining shop cleanliness, including operating floor scrubber, removing trash, and removing debris
• Perform other routine labor work as assigned including operating the floor scrubber, removing trash, removing debris and metal chips, etc.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Activity, Condition or Physical Requirement
Rarely
(0-10%)
Sometimes
(10 - 25%)
Frequently
(25 - 50%)
Regularly
(50 - 80%)
Always
(80 - 100%)
Travel (by car and/or air)
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Lifting
X
Grasping
X
Finger manipulation
X
Feeling/touching
X
Hand/arm repetitive motion
X
Foot repetitive motion
X
Physical requirement:
x
Very Heavy
This position will require occasional material handling up to 120 pounds which could include floor lifts, shoulder lifts, overhead lifts, etc.The position will require frequent material handling up to 70 pounds.The position will require frequent bending and squatting and constant standing, walking and reaching.
Visual acuity requirement - Includes color, depth perception and field of vision:
x
Close visual acuity
Visual inspection involving small defects of parts such as rust, burrs, debris using visual inspection devices close to the eye or at a distance. Ability to see lifting equipment placement when loading, unloading, moving parts.
Working Conditions:
x
Manufacturing environment with some exposure to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)