Decorating Machine Operator – 3rd Shift

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 3rd Shift | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Salary: Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Role Overview

Ever wonder how your favorite soda can gets its look? Can-One USA is looking for a Decorating Machine Operator to help bring can graphics to life — operating and monitoring the specialized equipment that turns blank aluminum into eye-catching packaging.

This position is responsible for operating decorating equipment, maintaining product quality, completing equipment adjustments, and identifying production issues. The ideal candidate has manufacturing or machine operation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and paid time off
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Training and hands-on development
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Stable, long-term career opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor industrial printing and decorating equipment
• Set up equipment for production runs according to established procedures
• Monitor production equipment and make adjustments as needed
• Maintain proper print registration, image alignment, and color consistency
• Inspect finished products for quality and identify defects
• Monitor production runs and communicate quality or equipment concerns
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance
• Use precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Work with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to address equipment and quality issues
• Complete required production and maintenance documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety and quality procedures
• Participate in process improvement and equipment efficiency initiatives

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• 2+ years of machine operation or industrial equipment experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment and production issues
• Sharp eye for detail, with the ability to spot product defects and print registration issues
• Strong color accuracy skills, including the ability to successfully complete job-related color vision testing
• Clear, effective communicator with both team members and supervisors
• Comfortable working independently and thriving as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with printing, decorating, packaging, or graphic production equipment.
• Experience with flexographic, offset, or similar printing processes.
• Experience operating high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Preventive maintenance experience.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Technical or vocational training in manufacturing, machine operation, or industrial technology.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 12-hour shift
• 3rd shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Overtime may be available based on production needs

Physical & Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods and may involve bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and working around operating production equipment.

Employees must follow all applicable safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

About Can-One USA

Can-One USA is a global manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans with operations in Nashua, New Hampshire. Our facility uses automated, high-speed production equipment to manufacture and decorate aluminum beverage cans.

If you enjoy hands-on manufacturing, working with production equipment, and taking pride in quality results, this is an opportunity to build your skills and grow with a stable manufacturing team.

Can-One USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.