Casting Operator - Heavy Manufacturing

Overview

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/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).

Casting Operator: 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 shifts are continental. These are 12-hour shifts, steady days or steady nights:

• 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on – THEN 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, rotation restarts

It is a perfect shift for 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 January 2026)
• Transparent business model
• Discretionary monthly bonuses – attendance is the only qualifier
• Recognition and opportunities to move up to crew leads, supervisors and managers
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Culture – Ellwood treats team members with dignity and respect and lives by the motto “work hard, care harder.”

• High school diploma or GED, or working toward this
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Must pass minimal physical test and background screening
• Candidates must be able to work any shift (must specify which shifts)
• Physical effort: standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to cross-train

• Identify problems, inform others, and assist in solving them
• Judgment and decision-making to prevent errors, scrap parts, safety hazards
• Ability to read and interpret work documents
• Ability to work with others as a team

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for asking about pay. See 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).