Machine Operator

Our client, a sixth-generation, family-owned manufacturer, is staffing up its new, state-of-the-art facility in the Athens area and is seeking an experienced Machine Operator. This is an opportunity to join a growing, modern plant at the ground level while enjoying the stability and long-term outlook of an established family business.

• The stability of a long-established, family-owned manufacturer with multiple U.S. facilities.
• A brand-new, highly automated facility near Athens designed to produce millions of panels annually.
• A culture grounded in craftsmanship, quality, and welcoming families home, with leadership that takes a long-term view on employees and operations.
• Competitive, employee-reported benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and 401(k).
• Attendance incentives and other performance-based perks noted by current and former team members.
• Strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility in all plant systems.
• Opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding operation investing over $100 million and creating new skilled roles in the region.

• Experience in an energy plant, power plant, boiler room, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of plant systems such as fuel handling, thermal oil, steam generation, and water treatment.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with large rotating equipment and process systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operational issues and communicate clearly with supervisors and maintenance.
• Attention to detail in monitoring gauges, performing inspections, and maintaining accurate logs.
• Commitment to safety protocols, PPE use, and housekeeping in a high-energy environment.
• Physical ability to walk the plant, climb, and handle materials and equipment safely.

• Operating and monitoring fuel and process chip handling systems, including unloading, cleaning, chip flow, and fuel feed to the energy plant.
• Running and overseeing thermal oil, steam generator, and RO water systems to support continuous, stable production.
• Performing hourly inspections, collecting and analyzing water and oil samples, and maintaining filters to keep systems within specifications.
• Monitoring and maintaining ash conveyance systems to ensure safe, efficient removal and handling.
• Troubleshooting alarms and process issues quickly, and escalating complex problems to supervisors or maintenance as needed.
• Communicating with assistant operators, providing direction and training on procedures and safety practices.
• Completing operational logs, downtime reports, and inspection records accurately and on time.
• Supporting general plant housekeeping, routine maintenance tasks, and other duties as assigned by leadership.