Manufactured Lean in the USA

Careers at Hamilton Caster

Family-owned since 1907, Hamilton provides superior material handling solutions that help our customers build their products better— from fighter jets and aircraft carriers to automobiles, bulldozers and more. Our vision is to be the manufacturer of choice for heavy-duty custom engineered mobility systems.

As part of the Hamilton family, you’ll help power efficiency and innovation for our customers, piece by piece and part by part. Together, we solve real-world problems with a small-town feel.

We provide a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, Rx and 401k), along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Our values bind us together and set us apart.

The Hamilton culture is built on lean fundamentals and a build-it-better attitude that empower all employees to learn, excel and thrive. We’re American-made and proud of it.

Integrity


Integrity

We do what we say and say what we mean. We trust each other to do the right thing, no matter who is watching.

continuous improvement


Continuous Improvement

We’re always pushing to make things better, stronger, faster. We welcome challenges and celebrate successes.

Accountability


Accountability

We own our successes and failures. No excuses. Everyone contributes and everyone has a voice.

Respect


Respect

We value personal relationships and do right by you. We have each other’s backs and back each other up.

Empowerment


Empowerment

We’re authors of our own progress, so we step up to drive results. Individually powerful, we’re collectively unstoppable.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Hamilton’s new 65,000 square-foot caster & wheel plant located at 1637 Dixie Highway in Hamilton, Ohio, opened in the Summer of 2021.

The space includes climate control in both office and manufacturing spaces, tilt-up concrete walls, multitude of CNC work cells w/ integrated robotic welders and an integrated powder paint system. The new plant joins two other buildings on the almost 7-acre campus. Hamilton now has approx.100K sq. ft. under roof.

Our north building houses Hamilton's cart and trailer manufacturing and the building on the west side is home for our extensive test lab, overflow warehousing of raw material, and maintenance operations.

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Production Worker

Are you looking for a rewarding entry-level career opportunity? This entry-level assembly position is responsible for wheels, casters, brakes, and sub-assembly in our new state-of-the-art climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

As a production worker, you will assemble wheels, casters, brakes and sub-assemblies based upon work orders, factory orders, and CAD drawings. The ideal candidate has a high mechanical aptitude.

Caster Assembly is one of the entry-level positions at Hamilton Caster. Other opportunities such as Shipping & Receiving, Welding/Fabricating, CNC operators and CNC Programmer/Operators with increased pay will become available to qualified candidates. We are looking for individuals who have the desire and ability to move into higher skilled jobs.

Overtime is paid daily after 8 hours of work Monday through Friday and the entire shift on Saturday. Overtime is paid at 1 1/2 times the hourly rate. Closed on Sundays.

Basic Qualifications

  • Ability to assemble wheels, casters, brakes and sub-assemblies based upon work orders, factory orders, blueprints or CAD drawings
  • Pull and deliver parts from stock warehouse to assembly
  • Store materials/parts safely and performs general housekeeping duties
  • Usage of powered/manual hand tool and fine motor skills required
  • Stand for a minimum of 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Proficient working with computers for information lookup and data entry
  • Previous shipping experience a plus
  • Ability to work in a team environment, with a good work ethic and good attendance
  • Ability to work overtime (extended weekdays and weekends) to support production demands
  • Drug testing and background check will be administered prior to hiring

Physical Qualifications (With or Without Accommodation)

  • Climb on equipment, machines, ladders and various step stools
  • Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees and work in tight spaces
  • Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting and forward head and rotation of neck
  • Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures and all-weather conditions
  • Noise levels of 90db or greater
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. max.
  • Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices
  • Use of fine motor skills
  • Use of hand tools
  • Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toed/metatarsal foot gear, and protective clothing and equipment including shock resistant gloves, fall restraint harnesses, jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, cut/heat resistant sleeves, etc.

Additional Information

  • Top candidates will also have experience MIG welding, ability to read blueprints and ability to work safely and wear all required personal protective equipment.
  • Pay range depending on experience: $21.50- 22.84 per hour
  • Following a phone interview, a hands-on weld test may be scheduled
  • Shift: 1st Full Time
  • Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am- 3:30pm

Hamilton Caster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Are you highly skilled but don’t see an open position?

We’re always looking for great talent. Send your resume to[email protected]and make yourself known. We’ll keep you in mind for future positions.