Production Equip Operator in Dunkirk

Job DescriptionJob Description

Shift: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd (Shift Assignment Based on Seniority & Business Need)
Status: Full-Time
Union Position – Collective Bargaining Agreement Applies after 720 regular hours worked

Build a Career with Strong Wages, Day-One Benefits & Union Protection

We are seeking safety-focused, dependable individuals to join our union steel manufacturing team. This is a long-term career opportunity offering competitive wages, immediate health insurance, structured on-the-job training, and a negotiated union wage progression each year.

If you’re ready to work hard and learn, we will train you.

Compensation

The starting hourly wage range for this position is:

$20 - $22.50 per hour, based on placement within the union wage scale.

Employees progress through a structured wage schedule outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Pay increases are tied to training completion and job level.

Shift Differentials: available for 2nd and 3rd shift

Additional earnings opportunities include overtime pay in accordance with state law.

Benefits – Effective Day One

✔ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Starting Day One
✔ Paid On-the-Job Training
✔ Structured Wage Progression
✔ Overtime Opportunities
✔401K
✔ Paid Holidays & Vacation
✔ Career Advancement Opportunities

Position Overview

Production Workers support daily steel manufacturing operations while maintaining high safety and quality standards. This is a physically active role in a heavy industrial environment requiring teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate steel production equipment and machinery safely and efficiently
• Load, unload, and transport steel materials (coils, bars, sheets, structural components)
• Perform quality inspections using measuring devices and tools
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, and basic preventative maintenance
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals
• Collaborate with all levels on 5S projects throughout the plant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior manufacturing or industrial experience , but not required
• Willingness to complete company-paid training programs
• Strong work ethic and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Stand and move for extended periods
• Work in a loud industrial environment – hot in the summer and cold in the winter
• Wear required PPE at all times

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or veteran status.