Machine Operators - 1st and 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Machine Operators - 1st and 2nd Shift Opportunities (+ Sign On Bonus)
Job Category:
Manufacturing
Requisition Number: OPERA
002727
Posted:
June 29, 2026
Location:
Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Basic Scope/
Purpose:
The job's primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.
The Operator
- Hoyt position will manufacture quality Wire Cloth products by performing preset, set-up and operation of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Press Brakes, Shears, Welders, Roll Mills, and Hot Melt Machines; and perform material handling duties.
Principal Accountabilities:
The job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1st Shift
- Monday
- Thursday; 6:00am-4:30pm
- Pay starting at $20.47 per hour
2nd Shift
- Monday
- Thursday; 4:30pm-3:00am
- Pay starting at $21.47 per hour
- $1,000 Sign
- On Bonus offered after successful completion of 180 days of employment - Weekly Production Bonuses
Level 1 Operator:
Identify safety violations or potential hazards to manager or safety team member. Attend safety training. Maintain a clean and organized workplace using the "6S" system (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain, & safety). Perform visual inspection to meet product quality requirements. Operate a Press Brake, Shear, Hot Melt Machine, or Roll Mill as "helper". Assist "main" operator in shearing panels, bending edges, pouring polyamide, and rolling screens.
Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with assistance from Level 2 & 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup. Measure critical dimensions, make necessary machine adjustments and change out worn tooling. Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction. Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
Strive for continuous improvement of the Company's processes. Strive to perform standardized "best practices". Strive to maintain a positive work environment. Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.
Level 2 Operator:
Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities. Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Holt Melt Machine as "main" operator with minimal assistance from Level 3 Operators. "Main" operator must be able to dictate correct setups and machine settings to ensure quality products are being made. Provide "helper" with directions and communicate what help is required.
Or Setup and Operate a Crimper, Straightener, Press, Loom, or Welder with minimal assistance from Level 3 Operators. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup. Assist and train Level I Operators and aspiring level II operators if necessary.
Level 3 Operator:
Preset, setup (in a timely manner), and able to be "main" operator on all Press Brakes, Shears, and Hot Melt Machines. Or Setup and Operate a combination of Crimpers, Straighteners, Presses, Looms, or Welders with no assistance. If working on Loom, assist other Loom operators with setup. Understanding, compliance, and active involvement in establishing ISO standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Participate in LEAN and World Class improvement projects. Assist and train Level I and II Operators.
Career Progression Opportunities:
There are III levels of Operators that associates can advance to. Expectations are outlined above.
Education and/or Relative
Experience:
The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.
Level 1 Operator:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Minimum one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience or demonstrates appropriate skill level to successfully Perform all duties of Operator I job grade Level.
Level 2 Operator:
Operator 1 with minimal assistance for 1 year. Once an operator reaches this level of proficiency, even if the 1 year mark has not been met, training for Level III Operator tasks may begin.
Level 3 Operator:
Rotated through all of…
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