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Job Description
Core Assembly Machine Operator | 2nd Shift
$22.00/Hour | Day 1 Benefits | Performance-Based Pay Increases | Tuition Reimbursement | Career Growth
Looking for more than just another manufacturing job?
At Tempel Steel, you'll join a global leader in precision magnetic steel laminations for motors, generators, and transformers. Our products power industries including automotive, industrial manufacturing, and renewable energy, and our success starts with great people.
We're looking for a Core Assembly Machine Operator who takes pride in quality work, enjoys hands-on manufacturing, and wants to build a long-term career. At Tempel Steel, you'll work alongside an experienced team in a safe, collaborative environment where your contributions matter and opportunities to grow are encouraged.
Why Join Tempel Steel?
- Starting pay of $22.00 per hour
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning Day 1
- 401(k) with company contribution and employee match
- Performance-based pay increases
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stable employment with a global manufacturing leader
- Opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career
- A team-oriented culture built on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
What You'll Do
- Follow written and verbal work instructions while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Build stacks of steel laminations by interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
- Operate robotic weld cells, rivet insertion machines, angle grinders, and material handling equipment to assemble core products.
- Measure components and finished products using precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
- Complete machine changeovers using hand tools and perform routine equipment maintenance, including preparation of tungsten electrodes.
- Troubleshoot machinery, tooling, measuring equipment, and production issues to minimize downtime.
- Visually inspect parts and finished products, identifying and reporting defects.
- Cross-train and assist in other production areas as business needs require.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper lockout/tagout practices and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Operate single-hit presses, roll coating equipment, and perform other related duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred
- Ability to read blueprints or technical drawings preferred
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, or Six Sigma is a plus
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours during a shift
- Ability to pass a background check
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing facility where you'll operate production equipment and work closely with a team to safely produce high-quality products. The role requires standing for extended periods, lifting materials up to 40 pounds, and working in a fast-paced production environment while following all safety procedures.
About Tempel Steel
Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.
At Tempel Steel, we believe diverse experiences and perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, supported, and given opportunities to succeed. You may be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within our organization.
Tempel Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
About Us
Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.
As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.
Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.
