3rd Shift Machine Operator – Manufacturing & QC

Bruker Daltonics; West Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (vacation, sick time,14?

Job summary

Bruker Daltonics, a leading analytical instrumentation company, seeks a manufacturing operator for a third shift (11PM–7:30AM) at our New Jersey facility. You will start up and monitor multiple machines, perform quality checks, and document production logs in a safety-focused environment.

You will work with maintenance and engineering to implement changes and uphold MSI standards, while supporting onboarding and cross-training as needed. This role offers growth and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and calibrated equipment.
• Ability to read and understand all safety operating procedures and to use all safety features and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must have US Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines via performing necessary mechanical adjustments.
• Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checks.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all the machines within respective workstations.
• Inform the maintenance team of any needed machine repairs or concerns.
• Complete accurate documentation and record-keeping on production operator logs.
• Actively engages with quality and process engineers to assist and implement operational changes in compliance with MSI standards.
• Comply with company safety standards and procedures.
• Ensures safe working practices are being followed.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues accordingly.
• Assist with Bruker OST’s onboarding efforts by participating in activities that support the training of others.
• Cross-training as required per business needs.
• Assist with problem-solving and root cause analysis skills to assist with the corrective action process.

Skills

English communication

Reading procedures

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bruker Daltonics, a leading analytical instrumentation company, seeks a manufacturing operator for a third shift (11PM–7:30AM) at our New Jersey facility. You will start up and monitor multiple machines, perform quality checks, and document production logs in a safety-focused environment.

You will work with maintenance and engineering to implement changes and uphold MSI standards, while supporting onboarding and cross-training as needed. This role offers growth and a strong benefits package.