1st Shift Machine Operator - Production & Assembly

6AM City, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking a Production Operator on the 1st shift to support the manufacturing of CNG fuel storage systems for trucks and large vehicles. You will perform mechanical assembly, operate equipment, and assist multiple stations to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires basic manufacturing experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work 50–60 hour weeks with possible Saturdays. Training provided; starting pay $20–$24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and procedures.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Willingness to work long hours, including overtime as needed.
• Experience using hand and power tools in mechanical assembly.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment and maintaining safety norms.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and visual sheets to complete tasks accurately.
• Operate assembly tools, fixtures, and equipment to build fuel storage systems and related components.
• Perform mechanical assembly using hand and power tools while meeting quality and safety standards.
• Assist with filament winding operations, including resin application and cleanup.
• Support rotomolding by preparing materials and handling resin and related tasks.
• Label tanks and install foam domes with proper identification and configuration.
• Assemble and package products to meet quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Lift, move, and position raw materials and finished goods up to 50 pounds.
• Clean and lubricate equipment; dispose of scrap materials per procedures.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping; rotate through stations including rotomold, filament winding, trailer assembly, tube bending, and domes/labels.
• Operate injection mold machines as Rotomold Operator and monitor equipment.
• Support winding by wrapping tanks with resin and protective layers; work with composites.
• Work as Trailer Assembler to prepare tanks for installation and perform pressure tests.
• Perform tube bending and install/shape metal tubing and safety equipment.
• Check tank pressure via testing, measurements, and bubble tests in water tanks.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals and support continuous improvement.
• Work mandatory overtime as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read instructions

Lifting 50 lbs

Overtime readiness

Hand tools experience

PPE compliance

Job description

6AM City, LLC is seeking a Production Operator on the 1st shift to support the manufacturing of CNG fuel storage systems for trucks and large vehicles. You will perform mechanical assembly, operate equipment, and assist multiple stations to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires basic manufacturing experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work 50–60 hour weeks with possible Saturdays. Training provided; starting pay $20–$24 per hour.