First Shift Machine Operator - Production & Quality

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Danbury, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a production operator in Danbury, CT to run and prepare machines, perform checks, and support maintenance. You will follow work orders, set up tooling and parameters, and monitor production sequences for deviations. Strong English communication and ability to lift medium-heavy objects are required.

We value adherence to safety, quality, and export controls; US work authorization is required. The company prides itself on equal opportunity and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Operate machines for production as assigned.
• Follow work orders with proper tool setup and parameterization.
• Monitor production processes and check status between sequences.
• Inspect finished parts and perform tests as required.
• Assist maintenance in regular inspections and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines for production of various products, as assigned.
• Prepare machines for the production program, by tooling and parametrization according to work order.
• Perform operations while controlling machine/production processes.
• Check production status within and in between each production sequence and take action in case of deviations.
• Check finished parts/component, perform specific checks or functionality tests.
• Support maintenance in regular inspections and repair measures.

Skills

Machinery operation

Manufacturing environment

English communication

Lift heavy objects

US work authorization

Export controls compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schaeffler is seeking a production operator in Danbury, CT to run and prepare machines, perform checks, and support maintenance. You will follow work orders, set up tooling and parameters, and monitor production sequences for deviations. Strong English communication and ability to lift medium-heavy objects are required.

We value adherence to safety, quality, and export controls; US work authorization is required. The company prides itself on equal opportunity and career growth opportunities.