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Annealing Operator

Location: Brooklyn, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $22.90–$26.55 per hour

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 3 days on / 4 days off (rotating every other week)

Position Summary

The Annealing Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring annealing equipment to ensure steel products meet quality and customer specifications. This role requires strict adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) standards, accurate data entry into annealing control systems, and the ability to follow detailed work instructions and customer-specific requirements. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Work Schedule Requirements

• Hours may fluctuate based on business needs
• Mandatory overtime may be required
• Flexibility with scheduling is essential

Key Responsibilities

• Operate annealing equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety standards
• Follow all Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and quality policies
• Review and execute work instructions and customer-specific requirements
• Enter, monitor, and retrieve data in annealing control systems, including:
• Recipe input
• System startup and shutdown
• Emergency shutdown procedures
• Verify work orders and process materials according to specifications
• Inspect materials, identify quality defects, and escalate issues as needed
• Read and follow packaging and processing instructions
• Complete required documentation, including data sheets, rejection reports, and tracking systems
• Communicate equipment or maintenance issues to supervisors and maintenance staff
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and use measuring tools (tape measures, micrometers)
• Experience operating material handling equipment (remote control cranes, forklifts)
• Ability to band coils and safely handle steel materials
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, tags, and packaging instructions
• Basic computer skills for data entry and system navigation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to recognize and report maintenance issues
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Matching 401(k)
• Safety and attendance bonus
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training and advancement opportunities