2nd Shift Machine Operator

Company; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k with employer match

STD/LTD

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MME Group is seeking a Machine Operator I to support our plastic part manufacturing at the Vadnais Heights facility. You will operate molding machines, trim parts, perform basic quality checks, and complete simple assembly tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Hours are 2:45pm - 11:15pm. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to work instructions, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Prior manufacturing or plastic injection molding experience preferred.
• Clean room experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend production instructions and safety materials.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Occasionally lift 30 lbs.
• Able to stand, bend, and stoop.
• Must work well in a team.
• Walking and stairs may be required in shop areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding machines to produce plastic parts.
• Trim and remove parts; perform basic quality checks.
• Complete simple assembly tasks.
• Package products per packing plan.
• Inspect parts visually or dimensionally per standards.
• Notify supervisor of defects or equipment issues.
• Ensure labels and quantities are correct per instructions.
• Complete production documentation and reporting.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Support MME Group values: customer focus, execution, respect, teamwork.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Lift 30 lbs

Stand/stoop

Teamwork

Walking/ stairs

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Injection molding machines

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Willow Lake, 1185 Willow Lake Blvd., Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented team member to join our manufacturing team as Machine Operator I. In this hands‑on role, you’ll help produce plastic parts by operating molding machines, removing and trimming parts, performing basic quality checks, and completing simple assembly tasks. You’ll work closely with your teammates to keep production running smoothly while learning valuable skills in a manufacturing environment.

Hours: 2:45pm - 11:15pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce products within customer specifications per work instructions posted at each work cell.
• Run each job efficiently, with the aim of high quality and low waste, per MME Group production goals.
• Package product in accordance with the part‑packing plan.
• Visually or dimensionally inspect parts as prescribed by the quality standards.
• Notify supervisor of any product defects or issues with equipment.
• Verify and ensure box labels, box quantities, etc. are accurate according to work instructions.
• Complete production documentation and reporting requirements.
• Maintain and promote a safe and clean working environment.
• Keep machines and work areas in a near, clean, and orderly condition, and free of hazards.
• Demonstrate MME Group’s core values (We Are Customer Focused, We Execute, We Are Respectful, We Win Together).

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High School or GED required.
• Valid identification and the ability to legally work in the United States.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or plastic injection molding preferred.
• Previous experience working in a clean room preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend production instructions, policy manuals, safety instructions, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations (examples: add, subtract, and divide in all unit of measure, using whole numbers and decimals).
• Ability to occasionally lift 30lbs unaided.
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to work and communicate in a team environment.
• Walking and stair climbing may be required in the office/shop areas.

Benefits Include

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• STD/LTD
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

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