Seasonal 2nd Shift Machine Operator

Posted Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Position:
Seasonal 2nd Shift Machine Operator

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Starting Pay: $19-20 per hour DOE

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.

Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

The Herff Jones
team is looking for a
Seasonal
Machine Operator
.

As a member of our production team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting the creation and distribution of diploma frames to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements. While you’ll lean heavily on your abilities, your greatest asset will be your drive and commitment to quality and safety. We live and work in a team environment and rely heavily on each other to assist across a variety of functions.

Flexibility and a willingness to jump right in help team are crucial to the success in this role. If you have a strong attention to detail, we want you!

This is a full-time, Seasonal position with the possibility of converting to full-time associate at the end of the season based on performance, attendance, and position availability. Seasons vary between November through end of May.

2 nd Shift: Standard shift is 1230 pm – 9pm, Monday through Friday.

Hours fluctuate to ten- and twelve-hour days if needed during peak season including Saturdays and Sundays if necessary due to customer demand.

• Learn to inspect all component parts to make certain they meet quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket.
• Learn product lines, and how to operate the machinery in your department and it’s functions.
• Responsible for finished product meeting all quality standards.
• Responsible for cleaning machine, and troubleshooting of machines.
• Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed.

• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to multitask.
• Perform all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Record any quality or scrap issues.
• Notify management of any safety concerns or quality issues.
• Team player with an eager attitude to complete other tasks assigned, based on business demand.

• Must have strong communication skills and a self starter.
• Prior experience as CNC or machine operator highly encouraged.
• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties. Including proficiency reading a ruler.
• Must be able to recognize colors and different materials and sizes to optimize yields.
• Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting, climbing step ladder or stairs.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Standing for 8 hours a day or longer.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on…