Entry Level Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Aerotek; 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

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Operator / Production Operator

1st shift - Entry Level Machine Operator

Experience in manufacturing, long-term opportunity

$20 - $24/hr

6am to 2:30pm

INTERVIEW AND START ASAP

Job Description

This role supports the production of advanced compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage systems and tanks for trucks and large commercial vehicles. As a Production Associate on the 1st shift, you will perform mechanical assembly, operate manufacturing equipment, and support multiple production stations to ensure high-quality products are built safely, accurately, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and visual instruction sheets to complete production tasks accurately.
• Operate assembly tools, fixtures, and specialized equipment to build fuel storage systems and related components.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks using hand and power tools, ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.
• Assist with filament winding operations, including resin application, resin squeezing, tool cleaning, and setting up floor mats.
• Support rotomolding processes by preparing materials, loading raw materials such as resin and paxon, and performing boss recovery tasks.
• Carry out tank labeling and foam dome installation with precision, ensuring proper identification and configuration.
• Assemble and package products to meet or exceed quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Lift, move, and position raw materials, finished products, and packed items, including loads up to 50 pounds.
• Clean and lubricate equipment to maintain smooth and reliable operation.
• Dispose of scrap resin, fiber, cardboard, and other production waste according to procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards to keep the work area organized, safe, and efficient.
• Rotate through multiple production stations, including rotomold operation, filament winding, trailer assembly, tube bending, and dome/label stations as needed.
• As a Rotomold Operator, use injection mold machines to form tanks and monitor equipment for proper operation.
• Support winding operations by wrapping tanks with resin and protective layers, learning troubleshooting techniques and working with composite materials such as carbon fiber.
• Work as a Trailer Assembler to prepare tanks for installation on trucks, including performing or supporting pressure tests.
• Perform tube bending tasks, installing and shaping metal tubing and safety equipment around tanks.
• Work on adapters, volumetric checks, end-of-line domes, and labeling by measuring tanks, checking pressurization (including immersion in water tanks to check for bubbles), and verifying correct pressure levels.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work mandatory overtime when required, which may include extended shifts and occasional Saturdays.

Essential Skills

• Prefer at least 1.5 years of machine operating or production/manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical assemblies and equipment.
• Experience and proficiency with hand tools and power tools, with the ability to name and describe common tools found in a toolbox.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and procedures.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Willingness and ability to work 50-60 hour work weeks when required, including potential 12-hour days and some Saturdays.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with multiple machines running.
• Ability to wear and use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe boots.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and safety.
• Reliability and punctuality for a 1st shift schedule (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with possible start time at 5:00 a.m. for overtime).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with visual instruction sheets, routers, or blueprints is a plus.
• Familiarity with torque wrenches is a plus.
• Experience with resin, epoxy, composite materials, Kevlar, prepreg, fiberglass, or carbon fiber is beneficial.
• Experience in general production, assembly, construction, or similar hands‑on roles is advantageous.
• Experience working with machine operating, general production, or composite material processes is a plus.
• Comfort working with pressure testing equipment and understanding basic pressure concepts is helpful but not r