Machine Operator And Assembler

Machine Operator and Assembler Job Description

The Machine Operator and Assembler sets up and operates production machinery, loads and unloads parts, performs product assembly, and conducts quality checks to ensure all products meet established specifications. This role supports continuous manufacturing operations by following standard operating procedures, maintaining equipment, and contributing to a safe and efficient production environment.

• Operate production line machinery safely and efficiently, including loading and unloading parts into machines.

• Perform product assembly tasks according to work instructions and quality standards.

• Conduct regular quality checks on products and make necessary adjustments to keep output within required specifications.

• Reject products that do not meet quality standards and document issues as needed.

• Troubleshoot production line machinery to identify and resolve basic operational problems.

• Perform equipment change-overs as needed to support different production runs.

• Follow all standard operating procedures and Job Safety Analysis guidelines during daily work.

• Complete accurate daily production logs and other required documentation.

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on production line machinery to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

• Communicate effectively with operators from other shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent production.

• Clean and maintain the work area to support safety, efficiency, and product quality.

• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use, following lockout/tagout procedures.

• Assist maintenance personnel and manufacturing engineers as needed with equipment and process-related tasks.

• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to new employees to help them learn machinery operation and assembly processes.

• Carry out other production and assembly duties as assigned to support manufacturing goals.

• Minimum of 6 months of production or manufacturing experience.

• Experience with machine operation in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Hands-on experience with production assembly and general labor tasks.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours during a shift.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions, complete basic documentation, and perform basic math.

• Comfort working with measurements that go down to the millimeter and ability to use measurement tools accurately.

• Ability to work safely around machinery, welders, and assembly equipment while following safety procedures.

• Reliability in following standard operating procedures and job safety analyses.

• Background in general production or assembly line work.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with multiple machines and processes.

• Familiarity with quality control practices in a production setting.

• Ability to communicate clearly with team members across different shifts.

• Willingness to assist maintenance and manufacturing engineers with equipment and process improvements.

• Capability to train and mentor new employees on machinery operation and assembly tasks.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both financial security and overall well-being. The organization offers annual performance reviews, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays per year to encourage work-life balance. A robust benefits program includes group medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability coverage, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, term life insurance, and identity protection.

Team members join a growing workforce with opportunities to develop their skills and build a long-term career in a stable manufacturing environment.

The role is based in a busy manufacturing facility where machines, welders, and assemblers operate within the same building. The environment can be dirty, and there is no air conditioning, so candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled setting. Steel-toe footwear is required as part of the…