Find New Purpose with a Part-time Job in Manufacturing — Seniors Welcome!
The top thing people report missing about work after they retire is interacting with co-workers, friends, and others. Whatever stage of life you’re in, it can be difficult to find ways to make yourself feel productive and included in your community if you’re not working full-time. Working part-time has been shown to boost mental health, improve self-esteem, and provide opportunities for growth. That’s why it’s so important to know that part-time manufacturing jobs are available — seniors included!
What Part-Time Jobs in Manufacturing Are Available?
Manufacturing jobs are often classified as full-time or part-time. While part-time manufacturing jobs do exist, they’re rare. That’s because we, like many manufacturers, have crucial production periods that need to be consistently staffed and require special training. Yet at Continental Diamond Tool, we've identified several job functions that make for excellent part-time work. These part-time jobs do not require higher education or physically-demanding skills, but are still important in getting the job done.
Am I Qualified?
No matter what part-time job you’re looking for, it can be difficult to know if you have enough experience. If you’re over 50 or have been out of the workforce for awhile, you may worry that your age or work gap will count against you when applying for part-time positions in manufacturing. The fact is we like to hire employees who are over 50 to benefit from their experience and skills.
Benefits to Part-time Employment
Though most of our employees work full-time, we also have a great group of part-timers who have come out of retirement to join our team. A part-time job is a great way to maintain an active life outside of work while still being productive. Enjoy purposeful work with a team moving toward a common goal. Benefits like job flexibility, gaining experience, and staying on top of new technology can all make part-time employment attractive for those looking to supplement their income or come out of retirement. The free golf membership is also a great perk!
Benefits for part-time positions at Continental Diamond Tool include:
Paid Break
Climate Control
Golf Membership
Fitness Center
Check out this video from one of our part-time employees about coming out of retirement to join CDT:
Who Should Apply?
Seniors or anyone interested in part-time jobs with a prior history in manufacturing should consider applying. This is a great way to scale back on work while staying connected to your career as well as share the experience you've gained over the years.
At CDT, you don't have to worry about feeling out of place. We have purposefully hired a workforce diverse in age and experience. In fact, having former retirees on staff provides an opportunity for our younger workers to learn from those more experienced in production work. That's just one example of how we reward ambition at CDT — it doesn't matter if you're young or old, we want every employee to feel valued and respected here at CDT .
How to Get Started with Part-time Employment
The first step is to gather your work history and apply. You can complete our online application, email your resumé to jobs@cdtusa.net, or drop it off at our main office at 10511 Rose Avenue in New Haven, Indiana. Please note on your application or resumé that you are interested in a part-time position.
When we call you for an interview, be ready to tell us why you’re looking for a manufacturing position and discuss any relevant experience you have. Before we meet, have an idea of what your ideal job would look like: How much do you want to work? Is there a certain type of job that interests you? What experience or limitations do you have? We will talk about the part-time positions available and contact you if we think you’d be a good fit!