Assistant Operator

Jupiter Aluminum Corporation Hammond, Indiana Apply Now

Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Operator supports daily production operations by assisting machine operators with material handling, equipment monitoring, quality checks, and housekeeping activities.

This role helps ensure safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support

- Assist operators in the setup, operation, and monitoring of production equipment and machinery.

- Load and unload materials, parts, or coils using forklifts, hoists, or other material-handling equipment as assigned.

- Monitor equipment performance and report abnormal conditions, alarms, or malfunctions to the operator or supervisor.

- Follow work orders, production schedules, and operating procedures to support throughput goals.

Quality & Inspection

- Perform basic quality checks per work instructions, including visual inspections and measurement verification.

- Identify and report product defects, process deviations, or nonconforming materials.

- Accurately complete production and quality documentation.

Equipment & Housekeeping

- Assist with routine cleaning, lubrication, and basic maintenance tasks.

- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S standards.

- Support maintenance personnel during equipment repairs or changeovers as directed.

Safety & Compliance

- Follow all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements.

- Participate in safety training, job safety analyses, and toolbox talks.

- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents immediately.

- Comply with OSHA regulations and Jupiter Aluminum safety policies.

Teamwork & Communication

- Work collaboratively with operators, supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams.

- Communicate production issues and material needs clearly and promptly.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

- Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, dust, and temperature variations.

- Required use of PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

- Work performed on rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- High school diploma or GED required.

- Prior manufacturing or industrial experience preferred but not required.

- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow work instructions.

- Forklift or material-handling experience a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

- Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.

- Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Willingness to learn new equipment and processes.

- Team-oriented with good communication skills.

- Attention to detail and quality.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

- Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment.

- Ability to work extended shifts as scheduled.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed.

By choice, Jupiter Aluminum is committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability

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