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SalaryKaiser Aluminum Kalamazoo is looking for Production Technicians to join our D shift. This is a full-time opportunity with alternating 3- and 4-day work weeks, shift hours are 6:00pm to 6:00am.
We are a highly automated, Best-In-Class aluminum casting and extrusion facility looking for safety conscious, collaborative, hardworking people who are interested in being a part of our continuous learning environment. We pride ourselves on creating work-life balance for our team members, along with a safety-first driven culture. Our Production Techniciansare key positions within our team. They take immense pride in the aluminum we produce. Our teams span family generations, creating a rich history and ensuring future generations strive for excellence.
Now, what is in it for you to join Kaiser Aluminum Kalamazoo?
Here is a breakdown of all the ways you can earn at Kaiser Aluminum:
Base pay $18.50 + Prod Incentive Avg. $2.50 + Skill Incentive $3 = $24/hr average pay!
- Sign on bonus: Eligible to receive $500 after 90 consecutive days and $1,000 after 6 months consecutive employment
- Best-in-Class new hire orientation and training
- You will receive the opportunity to complete additional job training to increase your base hourly wage to $21.50/hr
- Incentive bonus based on plant performance, 0% to 20%, paid monthly
- Perfect Attendance Program. Monthly drawings up to $350.00, yearly drawing for $10,000 (eligible after 90 days of employment)
- Annual pay increase
- Company match 401(k) up to 6%
- Excellent, low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits, start day one
- Vacation eligibility after 90 days of consecutive employment
- Overtime opportunities
What you will be working on with Team Kaiser Aluminum - Kalamazoo
- The Production Technician is responsible for operating automated equipment associated with the processes of extrusion or casting aluminum. The Production Technician must embrace these responsibilities while following safe practices, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements for our customers. You will Interact daily with other team members, and representatives of other departments.
What you will bring to the role:
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Six (6) months relative work experience (ex. agriculture, light manufacturing, product assembly, restaurant industry, or relevant experience)
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Aptitude and drive to learn professional skills to help advance your career
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment and on problem solving activities
- Previous experience operating a forklift and other mobile equipment (preferred)
- Must be able to work Night Shift 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
About Kaiser Aluminum Kalamazoo
Talented people join our team because we are enthusiastic about employee growth, contributing back to our communities, environmental sustainability and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members reflecting and relating to the increasingly multicultural community.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 3x12
- 4x12
- Night shift
- OverNight Shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Attendance bonus
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (Required)
Work Location: In person
