Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Now hiring for a Machine Operator in Putnam, CT. Pay Rate: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour. Schedules: 1st Shift | 6 AM – 2 PM, 2nd Shift | 2 PM – 11 PM, 3rd Shift | 11 PM – 7 AM. We're hiring machine pros like you. Looking for machine operator jobs in Putnam where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a machine operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required. Ability to understand written work instructions, production schedules, safety procedures, and verbal directions from supervisors and lead operators. Basic computer skills required for machine monitoring, production data entry, and system inquiries.

Experience Requirements:
Previous machine operator experience in manufacturing, coating, laminating, converting, printing, or related production environments preferred. Experience performing machine setups, product changeovers, equipment cleaning, and production line operation. Familiarity with material handling equipment, including forklifts, hoists, pallet jacks, or drum handling equipment. Experience working with adhesives, coatings, solvents, or chemical mixing processes is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to monitor and adjust machine settings for optimal product quality. Ability to identify coating defects, troubleshoot production issues, and make process adjustments as needed. Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support multiple production areas and assist coworkers. Reliable attendance, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently on an overnight shift. Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

Physical Capabilities:
Ability to lift, carry, push, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. Capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive tasks throughout the shift. Ability to work safely around moving machinery, adhesives, flammable solvents, and industrial equipment. Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment that may be warm, dirty, or sticky t wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe safety footwear.

Job Duties:

Operate coating and laminating equipment by applying solvent-based adhesives to moving materials while monitoring quality and production performance. Observe machine displays, adjust operating parameters, inspect coatings for defects, and make corrections to maintain product specifications. Perform product changeovers, equipment cleanups, adhesive mixing, and material preparation to maximize production efficiency. Use forklifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment to transport rolls, drums, and production materials safely.

Maintain a clean work area, follow hazardous waste handling procedures, support team operations, and comply with all safety, quality, and production requirements. Work a regular third-shift schedule with overtime, weekend work, and extended shifts as needed to support production demands.

Benefits:
Competitive weekly pay. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life insurance and disability insurance for added peace of mind. Optional 401(k) plan to help you prepare for the future. Safety-focused manufacturing environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

About Us:

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries.

Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.