**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Machine Operators** for projects located in **Cedar Rapids, IA** . This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is **up to $20/hour** based on experience and skill level. If you are a Machine Operator eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Working with Copper materials + Operating a splitter pack or tandem machine + Casting machine operation + Place metal spools into a machine and calculate the width of the metal + Set up machine and cut the metal to size + Work with forklift to load materials into machines + Melt metal into 20x 5 bars + Use overhead crane to lift bars out of furnace + Palletize spools and wrap them on conveyor packaging machine **Requirements** + Must have 2 year of heavy manufacturing experience + Must have 1 year of forklift experience; certification not needed + Must have all proper PPE + Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app **, TradeGig** , in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Stephanie Campbell **Location** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS **Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(9/27/2024 1:03 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2024-354019_ **_Category_** _Machine - Operator_ **_Travel_** _No_ **_Job Board_** _IN_ **_Location_** _US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS_