General Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
US Rod Manufacturing in Nappanee, Indiana, is sourcing for multiple manufacturing roles within our facility. This is a general application to determine best fit within our openings. Responsibilities of each role are listed below.
Forge Operator
Review shop order packet for procedural instructions.Perform and assists own setups.Check dimensions of parts and holds tolerance of plus or minus .001.
Furnace Operator
Operate and monitor furnaces per established procedures.Build heat treat loads: including placement of parts, test material and preparation of load diagrams.Perform routine furnace and associated equipment maintenance.Troubleshoot and repair heat treat equipment.Prepare product and paperwork for outside processing.Determine and set heat treat schedules with team leader and scheduling.
Threader Operator
Verify settings by measuring first piece performing 100% visual and dimensional inspection per ISO procedure frequencies.Set-up lathes by selecting, installing, indicating, and adjusting required work-holding, tools, fixturing, tool holders, attachments, indexers, and stops.Maintain specifications by observing machine cycles; taking measurements; troubleshooting, adjusting and reprogramming; monitoring and replacing tools; adhering to quality procedures.Achieve routing setup and run times and report any difficulties to shop lead.
Requirements
Highschool diploma or GED preferred Experience in the manufacturing sectorExperience working in an API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 environment a plusAbility to work in hot environmentsSitting, bending, standing, walking 8-10 hours a day Must comply with all safety and PPE requirements Attention to detailDeadline-oriented Works well with minimal supervision Weekly Hours: Monday through Friday 5AM-3:30PM (1st Shift) or 3PM- 1:30AM (2nd Shift) (50 hours).
Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401K with company match, and PPE allowances.
Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential job functions.