Production Operator

Shift: 1st Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $20 – $21 per hour

Additional Hours: Overtime and weekend availability required as needed

Job Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining production machinery to ensure efficient manufacturing processes, product quality, and workplace safety. Tasks can range from simple assembly work (nuts, bolts, etc), loading/unloading parts to jig, up to robot operation.

Key Responsibilities

•         Start Up Checks: All start up check sheets need to be understood and completed daily (robots, chillers, cranes, etc).

•         Assembly & Fabrication: Use hand tools, power tools, or specialized equipment to join components according to technical drawings or SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

•         Machine Operation & Setup: Prepare cell by loading raw materials and ensuring all safety guards are in place. Watch for machine malfunctions or deviations in product quality and perform basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime. Meet production quotas and cycle times.

•         Quality Assurance: Each process should be checked for visual defects (cracks, surface imperfections, etc), quantities (number of welds, bolts, nuts, etc). All procedures/documentations to be followed for proper traceability.

•         Space Optimization: Maintain the Work Area using 5S principles. All tools need to be put away at the end of the day.

•         Other Duties: Any other tasks assigned by supervisor/manager.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

•         High School Diploma or GED required

Experience & Technical Skills

•         Experience as a machine operator preferred.

•         Attention to Detail: High. Must be able to identify abnormalities through following standard operating procedures and checks.

•         Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints and standard operating procedures.

•         Organization: Strong 5S mindset – maintaining a clean, lean, and organized work environment.

Additional Requirements

•         Quality Mindset: Ability to perform process checks to prevent bad parts from being made. If made, able to detect and prevent escape to next process.

•         Problem Solving: Identifying how bad part is made. 

Working Conditions

This is a shop floor position. Candidates should be comfortable with the following:

•         Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently

•         Must be able to stand and walk for most of the shift

•         Be able to work in a team environment.

•         Bending, crouching, and reaching required to inspect parts and operate equipment

•         Shop environment — temperatures may vary seasonally

•         Noise exposure on the floor; PPE required

•         Must wear required safety gear including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, sleeves, pants, and gloves.