3rd Shift Machine Operator

Are you mechanically inclined, naturally curious about how things work, and looking for a career rather than just another job?

We are hiring a Machine Operator for our client's 3rd Shift team! You don’t need years of specialized industrial experience to start—we offer a paid, comprehensive 3- to 6-month training program on our 1st shift, where you’ll work 1-on-1 with senior mechanics to learn the trade before moving to your permanent 3rd shift schedule.

• Paid Hands-On Training:
  Full pay and benefits from day one while training on 1st shift for 3-6 months.
• Shift Premium:
  Competitive base pay, plus shift differential pay once you transition to 3rd shift.
• Career Advancement:
  Clear milestones and pay increases as you progress from Trainee to Journeyman Adjuster.
• Great Benefits:
  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

• Spend your first 3 to 6 months learning the ropes on 1st shift alongside experienced leads.
• Learn to set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot high-speed automated equipment.
• Perform mechanical changeovers between product runs using hand and power tools.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Perform quality checks using precision measurement tools.
• Maintain a safe and organized work zone following safety and Lockout/Tagout protocols.

• Shift Availability:
  Able to work 1st Shift (Daytime) for the first 3-6 months during training, then transition permanently to 3rd Shift (Nighttime).
• Mechanical Aptitude:
  You enjoy working with your hands, fixing equipment, or repairing engines/appliances.
• Problem Solvers: strong attention to detail and a desire to troubleshoot physical machinery.

salary: $47,840 - $49,920 per year

shift:
Third

work hours: 11 PM - 7 AM

education:
High School

• Training & Mentorship: Complete a comprehensive 3- to 6-month hands-on onboarding program on 1st shift alongside dedicated trainers.
• Mechanical Setup & Changeovers: Assist with changing over tooling, dies, and mechanical components between production runs.
• Troubleshooting & Adjustments: Learn to diagnose operational delays, mechanical failures, or product defects; clear jams and make fine mechanical adjustments to keep production lines running at optimal speed.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly routine lubrication, cleaning, blade replacements, and mechanical inspections.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all OSHA guidelines, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety rules.
• Documentation: Accurately log equipment downtime, routine maintenance performed, parts used, and job setup metrics into the plant tracking system.

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

• Machine Operation (4 years of experience is required)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting (3 years of experience is required)
• Hand Tools (5 years of experience is required)
• Power Tools (5 years of experience is required)
• Blueprint Reading (3 years of experience is required)
• Precision Measuring (3 years of experience is required)
• Quality Inspection (3 years of experience is required)
• Preventive Maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
• Machine Setups (3 years of experience is required)

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level:
  Experienced

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

• Experienced
• 3 years

• High School (required)