Machine Operator

Overview

Work Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9:30pm-6am

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Machine Operator and become a vital contributor to our production process! In this energetic role, you will operate a variety of industrial machinery to produce high-quality components and products. Your expertise will ensure that manufacturing runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently, helping us meet our production goals with precision and excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skills while working in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts for quality and identify defects such as flash, short shots, color variations, quantity discrepancies, and other quality issues. Report any discrepancies immediately to the appropriate supervisor or Quality Control personnel
• Maintain a consistently low rate of label and quality-related issues identified during monthly quality audits through proactive monitoring, attention to detail, and continuous improvement
• Assemble components to parts
• Remove completed products from the production cell and neatly stack finished goods boxes on pallets
• Properly identify and label each box with the required production label
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including the general production area
• Fill, pack, lift, and stack shipping cartons in accordance with established procedures
• Accurately record job progress and production information on production reports and other required documentation
• Trim excess material, flash, and runners from molded parts using gate trimmers
• Grind plastic scrap into reusable granules using the designated material grinder
• Keep the material container beside the machine properly filled and notify the supervisor when additional material is required
• Achieve standard cycle time allotted for each machine assigned

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to accurately count, record production information, and perform basic calculations using a calculator
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions and operating procedures in English at the machine.
• Must be able to walk and move at a steady, efficient pace while safely performing assigned job duties
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to interpret mechanical blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment troubleshooting and basic shop math for accurate fabrication.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely with certification preferred; experience in materials handling is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety standards in production environments; capable of maintaining quality control throughout manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience in factory or manufacturing facility settings; adept at working on assembly lines and using hand tools effectively.

Join us as a Machine Operator if you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence! Bring your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for continuous improvement—helping us deliver top-quality products while advancing your career in a vibrant industrial environment.

Pay: $16.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person