What You’ll Do
Set Up Production Equipment
✔ Set up machines at the start of production runs, including calibration, cleaning, and adjustments.
✔ Load raw materials and prepare semi-automated production equipment.
✔ Adjust machine settings such as speed, alignment, and operating parameters.
✔ Ensure proper setup before and during production runs to support consistent output.
Operate and Monitor Machines
✔ Operate production equipment throughout the shift to produce high-quality parts.
✔ Feed raw material or components into machines as needed.
✔ Monitor machine performance and make adjustments during production.
✔ Perform periodic checks to ensure machines are running efficiently and correctly.
Ensure Quality and Consistency
✔ Inspect parts using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
✔ Check finished output for defects such as trim quality, thickness, color variation, or structural issues.
✔ Separate and document approved and non-conforming parts.
✔ Maintain accurate production and quality records.
Troubleshoot and Support Production Flow
✔ Identify and resolve minor machine or process issues during production.
✔ Communicate equipment or quality concerns to leadership or maintenance as needed.
✔ Help reduce scrap and improve production consistency.
✔ Support continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.
Maintain a Safe and Organized Work Area
✔ Follow all safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.
✔ Maintain clean and organized workstations.
✔ Use required PPE at all times.
✔ Follow all production instructions and documentation requirements.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Competitive Pay
Earn $22.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience.
Consistent Schedule
Enjoy a stable Monday–Friday 2nd shift schedule with weekends free.
Skilled, Hands-On Role
You’re not just loading machines—you’re setting them up, running them, and ensuring quality throughout production.
Variety in Your Work
A mix of setup, operation, inspection, and troubleshooting keeps every shift engaging.
Growth Opportunity
Build technical skills in setup, machine operation, and process troubleshooting in a modern manufacturing environment.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Required Qualifications
✔ Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
✔ Mechanical aptitude and ability to set up and adjust production equipment.
✔ Ability to use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
✔ Ability to read work instructions, blueprints, or technical documentation.
✔ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
✔ Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical or process issues.
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Bonus Points If You Have
⭐ Experience in plastics, thermoforming, or high-speed production environments.
⭐ Previous machine setup or changeover experience.
⭐ Technical training or vocational education in manufacturing or machining.
⭐ Experience improving production efficiency or reducing scrap.
A Typical Day Might Include
🔹 Setting up machines for production runs.
🔹 Operating equipment and feeding materials throughout the shift.
🔹 Monitoring machine performance and adjusting settings.
🔹 Inspecting parts using precision tools.
🔹 Troubleshooting minor issues during production.
🔹 Recording production data and quality results.
🔹 Communicating with team members to keep production running smoothly.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift and move materials as needed.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and hands-on machine adjustments.
- Ability to use precision measuring tools repeatedly.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with temperature variation and machine noise.
- Ability to wear required PPE at all times.
Work Environment
This role is performed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where equipment setup, machine operation, and quality control all happen as part of the same production process. Safety, precision, and teamwork are essential to success.
Join a Team That Builds Quality from Setup to Finish
If you enjoy hands-on work where you can set up equipment, run production, and ensure quality throughout the entire process, this role is a strong fit. You’ll play a key part in keeping production efficient and delivering high-quality products every shift.
Apply today and help us run great production from start to finish!