Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

• 2nd Shift

Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay range: $26.00-$29.00 per hour, based on experience

Overtime: Occasionally required

Location: North Grafton, MA

Ask Yourself This…

Are you looking for a fast-paced environment where your daily work impacts products made around the world? Are you interested in learning manufacturing processes? Do you have a strong commitment to working safely? If you do, then join us in North Grafton, MA !

What You'll Do

The Heavy Equipment Operator will work with and directly report to the plant's Production Foreman. The Operator will be directly involved in the monitoring and operation of several pieces of crushing and grading equipment. This position will work with various sizes of abrasive grain and put those grains into containers for customer shipments or store in one of several warehouse locations throughout the plant. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for working harmoniously and safely within a team environment. This position is Monday

• Thursday from 3:00 pm

• 1:00 am with occasional hours required on Fridays. There is a 90-day probation period for this position.

What You'll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand/walk up to 10 hours.

• Be able to pass a necessary physical and pre-employment drug screen.

• Be able to speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a plus)

• Be willing to work overtime as needed.

• Be willing to work safely and efficiently while meeting daily production targets.

• Check equipment for worn parts, replace parts as needed and fill out log.

• Clean the work platforms and catwalks each shift.

• Come to work on time and demonstrate overall good attendance and availability to work.

• Conduct chain hoist inspection, final inspection of Pits and Tunnel.

• Conduct housekeeping throughout shift.

• Dump Mag Tails into 55-gallon drum.

• Fill, transport, palletize, stack, and organize drums, super sacks and bags of abrasive grain.

• Handle drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain through various methods: manually, with powered lift devices, with motorized pallet jacks and with fork trucks.

• Have basic computer skills and have the ability to perform basic math calculations.

• Have excellent fork truck skills.

• Have reliable transportation.

• Have the ability to do PMs and perform basic repairs on equipment as needed.

• Have the ability to troubleshoot processes in order to detect and fix quality issues.

• Have the ability to use basic hand tools, i.e. wrenches, screw drivers, mallets.

• Have the ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing production demands.

• Inspect equipment for proper operation, mechanical deficiencies, holes, breakdowns, lubrication needs etc.

• Log start/stop of Vibrating Feeder to #2 Conveyor.

• Perform basic housekeeping tasks autonomously.

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, certifications or higher education a plus.

• Understand quality requirements and communicate with supervision to alert as needed.

• Use / maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Possess a Massachusetts Hoisting License for either 2A, 2B or 2C to operate a front end loader

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world's most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance

• Shift premium receives an additional $2.00 per hour.

• World-class medical and dental plans

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan

• Company-paid life insurance

• Paid vacation and generous holiday time

• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Interested?We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careersand tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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If requested, I agree to submit to a physical exam, criminal and credit background investigation, and/or screening for illegal substances upon conditional offer of employment.

I understand that this document is NOT an offer of employment, and that an offer of employment, if tendered, does NOT constitute a contract for continued guaranteed employment. I understand that employees of Washington Mills who work at union facilities and are obligated to join the union as a result of the position they are applying for, serve pursuant to the terms of the applicable contract and the employment relationship may be terminated at any time by you, for any or no reason, and the Company may terminate you pursuant to the applicable contract but in no event for a reason prohibited by law.

If employed, I will be required to furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and any other information required to be provided to employer by law or for benefit eligibility, and to comply with Company and departmental policies, practices, rules, and regulations.

I understand that if employed on a temporary basis, I would be paid for hours worked only, and would be ineligible for benefits including paid time off. I understand that any benefits I receive outside any applicable contract may be subject to change or discontinuation at any time without prior notice.

I understand that if offered employment, I will be required to complete a Form I-9 and that the Company reserves the right to terminate my employment if said information is processed through E-Verify and I am unable to resolve any discrepancies in my information with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, or any other applicable government agency.

Other details

• Job Family NMA Hourly

• Pay Type Hourly

• Travel Required No

• Required Education High School

• Job Start Date Wednesday, June 19, 2024

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• Washington Mills, 20 N Main St, North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States of America