Casting Operator - Heavy Manufacturing

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Heavy Manufacturing Casting Operator

Address: 7158 Hubbard Masury Road, Hubbard, OH 44425

Ellwood Aluminum is expanding to a 24/7 operation and hiring hardworking individuals. As a family‑owned company we hire, pay and promote based on performance and experience. For individuals with heavy manufacturing experience our wages can start up to $24.00/hr we also have a night differential of $2.00/hr on top of the regular hourly wage. If you have no or little experience but want a career in one of the fastest growing companies in the area, our starting wage is $17.50/hr (also with an opportunity for the $2.00/hr night shift differential).

The Aluminum Production Casting Operator performs tasks related to the casting of aluminum such as preparing the casting area for production, beginning and maintaining the cast, collecting samples, and aiding other departments as needed. This role requires you to be comfortable working with hot metal.

Most of our shifts are continental. These are 12‑hour shifts, steady days OR steady nights. The rotation schedule is: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on – THEN 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, and the rotation starts again. It is a perfect shift for individuals who want work‑life balance. You work approximately 17 days a month and get two – 3 DAY weekends off in every rotation.

Your schedule does not change 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 work 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 – If you want to move up, show us. We need the next generation of crew leads, supervisors and managers
• Tuition reimbursement program – we want you to grow with us
• Culture – ELLWOOD treats team members with dignity and respect and lives by the motto “work hard, care harder.”

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution—or be working toward this
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Must pass minimal physical test and background screening
• Candidates must be able to work any shift (will need to specify what the shifts are)
• Physical effort required by the job includes standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to cross‑train

• Ability to identify problems, inform others, and assist in the solving of such problems
• Judgment and decision‑making abilities 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 employer. 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, political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. We comply with all applicable labor and employment laws.

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants who have inquired about pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information cannot disclose it except in response to a formal complaint, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.