Machine Operator

Full Time Direct Marshall, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $13.03 To $14.24 Hourly

Job Title
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Machine Operator Basic

Location
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Marshall, TX

Department
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Production

Factory

Employment Type
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Full Time

Non-Exempt

Republic Elite is a market leader in the multifamily interiors space and maintains its leadership position by delivering turnkey solutions that fulfill the ever-evolving expectations of community living.

Each of our team members represents the best talent within their discipline, bringing a unique point of view to the table. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce. We come from a multitude of backgrounds, and we value a variety of ideas and perspectives. As manufacturers, estimators, installers, interior designers, brand strategists, information management experts, accountants, marketers, human resource professionals, and more, we are committed to Republic Elite’s vision of manufacturing and installing superior budget friendly cabinets and countertops for our multifamily clients and communities across the USA.

Position Summary
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Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator Basic safely and efficiently sets up, operates, and maintains industrial woodworking machinery to ensure consistent production flow. This role is responsible for executing the production schedule, loading raw wood panels or components, inspecting machined parts against tight dimensional tolerances, and performing routine equipment maintenance to prevent downtime. By accurately measuring work pieces with tape measures or digital calipers and conducting thorough quality audits, the Machine Operator Basic ensures compliance with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) standards.

This role requires personal ownership of machine output and a strong technical aptitude to support flexible, cross-functional plant operations across multiple automated machinery platforms.

• Operate assigned industrial machinery and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently, adjusting settings and processing materials according to specific production orders and technical layouts.
• Train on and operate multiple types of production machinery across departments as needed to support shifting production demands and maintain flexible plant operations.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all safety protocols, machine guarding guidelines, and PPE requirements (including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection) during machine operation to maintain a zero-incident workspace.
• Meet daily production schedules and output goals by strictly following standard work instructions, managing material throughput, and meeting all quality expectations.
• Frequently perform heavy lifting of materials up to 50lbs. independently (and 100+lbx with a partner) to continuously load raw goods, components, or materials into machines, feed tables, or conveyors using hand tools, carts, and material handling equipment.
• Inspect finished or machined components for defects—such as dimensional inaccuracies, finish flaws, or material defects—and ensure strict conformance to internal quality and structural standards.
• Fasten, package, and stack machined materials efficiently to ensure orders are correctly sorted, labeled, and prepared for the next production department.
• Safely operate manual and powered equipment, including pallet jacks, dollies, carts, and tuggers, to transfer materials through the facility.
• Document accurate production data, including counts of damage, yield waste, scrap tracking, and missing or defective parts or material.
• Clean and maintain production machinery, specialized sub-assemblies, and work areas daily to ensure proper functioning, minimal…