Utility Operator First Shift

  • The Gund Company
  • Cedar Lake, Indiana
  • Full Time

Description

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Utility Operator I to join our team!

Shift: First (7:00am - 3:30pm, M-F)

Hourly Wage: $20 - $22

Plant/Work Location: 10501-3 W. 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 12 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a Utility Operator I to join our team.

Utility Operator Job Summary

As a Utility Operator I, you will play a key role in supporting production operations, ensuring that parts are fabricated to meet work order specifications and customer requirements. This includes operating and setting up various CNC and non-CNC production machinery, conducting manual assembly tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Utility Operator I

  • Operate production equipment such as lathes, mills, saws, and slitters.
  • Perform manual assembly and fabrication tasks using hand tools and machines, as necessary.
  • Inspect products to ensure they meet company quality, quantity, and customer standards.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety protocols.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on production machinery as needed.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.

Requirements

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience.
  • Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
  • Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Experience with radial arm saws or similar equipment.

Work Environment Utility Operator I

  • This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and chemicals.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
  • The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform manual tasks as required.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
  • 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Ongoing training and development programs.

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Machine Operator position.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Job ID: 482979914
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025

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