Machine Operator

Elliott Equipment designs and manufactures truck-mounted aerial work platforms, boom truck cranes, and digger derricks that help crews work safer and more efficiently across utility, sign & lighting, construction, and governmental markets. With over 75 years of innovation, we are known for purpose-built equipment and long-term reliability.

As part of Stellar Industries, Elliott is proud to be a 100% employee‑owned company. Our ownership mindset drives our culture, our quality, and our commitment to continuous improvement.

Hiring Bonus: $2,000
Pay Range: $24-28 per hour based on experience
Differential: $2 per hour

Under general supervision, sets up and operates standard milling machines, lathes, and other machine tools as directed in the support of Elliott Equipment Company. Responsible for the manufacture of components and assemblies to tolerances as directed by drawings, internal sketches, or other forms of instruction.

• Operate and program numerically controlled machines (lathes, drills, mills, and other related equipment) to fabricate parts.
• Perform precision machine work to create, assemble, disassemble, modify, or repair machines, apparatus, mechanical devices, and subassemblies. Make, fit, and install parts.
• Operate all machine shop power tools including lathes, mills, drill press, punch press, saws, shears, plasma, and brake, applying knowledge of machining properties of various metals.
• Use precision measurement and layout tools, including micrometers, calipers, rules, squares, and compass, applying shop mathematics and formulae from handbook charts and tables.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, and diagrams.
• Understand programming/operation of CNC lathes, mills and ACER, including G‑code programming and AutoCAD.
• Build and/or modify equipment in accordance with established specifications to meet specific project requirements.
• Repair and/or modify existing and new products in accordance with established specifications and procedures.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Continuously improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Good math and measurement skills.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Manage several projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate computer skills, e.g., Word, Excel, and Access.
• Resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner.

High School diploma, technical certificate, or equivalent coursework or training in a directly related area with 3+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.