Machine Operator

Gannon & Scott was founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1919 to service the precious metal refining needs of the growing jewelry manufacturing industry in the area. In the last 100 years, Gannon & Scott has grown into a highly respected and capable leader. Providing customized precious metal refining & reclamation services to a diverse group of leading manufacturing & industrial companies as well as a vast array of government agencies, defense and military organizations. With over a century in business, the Company boasts a truly international presence and operates one of the highest capacity processing facilities in the United States. Gannon & Scott sets the industry standard for secondary precious metals reclamation, refining, sampling, and analysis.

Summary:

Safe and efficient operations of thermal and mechanical processing and related department equipment to size reduce and prepare materials for metal recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operate processing equipment including furnaces and mills.

2. Load, unload, and move material into machines and between processing stations.

3. Assist with running ball mills and screeners when needed.

4. Manually separate low value metal from material streams.

5. Drive a forklift.

6. Perform all tasks safely.

Requirements:

1. Manufacturing/operations related experience a plus.

2. Must be able to wear a respirator.

3. Possess ability to operate equipment and work with hazardous materials safely.

5. Ability to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

6. Ability to follow instructions and established uniform procedures related to duties and responsibilities.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be 18 years or older.

2. Reliable transportation to and from work.

3. Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

4. Bend and lift loads regularly up to 30 pounds, and on occasion up to 50 pounds, unassisted.

5. Environmental exposure to elevated temperature, noise, and dust.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person