Machine Operator

Posted on: 8/21/2026 - Final date to receive applications:

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Permobil has a position open for a Machine Operator

Pay Range: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule:

Full-time | Monday–Thursday, 5:00am–3:30pm (4/10s)

Overtime:
As needed based on demand; may include staying late and occasional Fridays

Location:

Pasco

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Summary:

Preparesworkaccording to drawings, blueprints, design. Usesappropriateequipment/toolsto make components for wheelchairs by followingapplicableWI’sto ensure tolerances are met.

Job Summary: The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining production machinery used in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. Thisrole may support a variety of machine operations, including but not limited tobending, cutting, machining, water jet operations and other equipment-based production processes.

The Machine Operator ensures that parts and components are produced according to specifications, drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and production schedules. This position requires attention to detail, safe work practices,basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience operating benders or similar fabrication equipment is preferred.

• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Review drawings and/or instructions before each build.
• Acquire parts, hardware, and tools to be used during the build.
• Complete work according to takt time on a moving assembly line.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to confirm that assembled products meet quality standards.
• Identify any product defects, record, and report them accordingly.
• Complete required quality and production forms.
• Applies acquired skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Operate one or more types of production or fabrication equipment, which may include benders, CNC machines, saws, waterjets, forming equipment, or other manufacturing machinery.
• Set up machines according to work instructions, drawings, specifications, production requirements, and material type.
• Load, position, and remove materials or components safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine operation to ensure parts are produced accurately and equipment is functioning properly.
• Perform machine changeovers as needed for different parts, materials, tooling, or production requirements.
• Support bender operations, including preparing materials, setting up bend requirements, verifying angles or dimensions, and ensuring completed parts meet specifications.
• Ensure working environment is clean and safe.
• Communicate effectively with team leader and supervisors.
• Must be able to work overtime as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership.
• Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred. Relevant vocational training, manufacturing experience, or equivalent on-the-job training may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, production, or industrial environment.
  
  Ability to operate or learn to operate production machinery safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, blueprints, or production specifications.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, gauges,…