Heavy Manufacturing - Finishing Operator

Heavy Manufacturing - Finishing Operator

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ELLWOOD Aluminum is expanding. We are moving to a 24/7 operation and hiring hard‑working individuals! As a family‑owned company, we hire, pay, and promote based on performance and experience. For individuals with heavy manufacturing experience wages can start up to $24.00/hr, with a $2.00/hr night differential. If you have little or no experience but want a career in one of the fastest growing companies in the area, the starting wage is $17.50/hr, also with the night shift differential.

The Finishing Operator is responsible for operating finishing equipment to prepare aluminum product for shipping. You will learn to safely operate homogenizing furnaces, cooling chambers, band saws, lathes, and other equipment in the Finishing area. The operator receives cast product from upstream production and follows the product routing to produce and ship a finished product.

Most shifts are continental: 12‑hour shifts, steady days or steady nights. The rotation is 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on – THEN 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, and the rotation restarts. This schedule is ideal for those seeking work‑life balance, working approximately 17 days a month and getting two 3‑day weekends off in each rotation.

The schedule remains consistent unless you move to another shift or department.

• Stable shifts with OT offered, but not mandated
• Day OR night shift – no swing shifts
• Wage increases based on reliability, performance, cross‑training, and annual evaluations
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Health insurance day one (starting in January 2026)
• Transparent business model
• Discretionary monthly bonuses – attendance is the only qualifier
• Recognition for advancement to crew leads, supervisors, and managers
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Culture: ELLWOOD treats team members with dignity and respect, living by the motto “work hard, care harder”

• Legal authorization to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility required at hire; visa sponsorship not available
• Pass minimal physical test and background screening
• Must be able to work assigned shift
• Physical effort required: standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to cross‑train

• Ability to identify problems, inform others, and assist in solving them
• Judgment and decision‑making to prevent errors, scrap parts, safety hazards, or other poor results pertaining to job duties
• Ability to read and interpret work documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, quality instructions, and other related documents
• Ability to work with others as a team

Ellwood Aluminum Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or political beliefs, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees with access to compensation information are prohibited from disclosing it to individuals without access, except as required by formal complaints, investigations, or legal duty.