Lead Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Connector Manufacturing Company; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Hamilton, OH is seeking a Lead Machine Operator for the 1st shift. The role leads the production line team, coaches staff, and assigns tasks to meet daily output and quality targets.

You will coordinate line, safety, and quality checks, train staff, and collaborate with supervisors to allocate resources. Proficiency in basic math and MS Office is expected; lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess entry level leadership skills.
• General understanding of Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to participate and Lead in a team-orientated environment.
• Willingness to assist and train others.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the company.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees or visitors.
• Basic mechanical experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.

Responsibilities

• Lead team by example and coach, develop subordinates.
• Prepare paperwork for line and quality checks and ensure travelers are present.
• Coordinate with Material Handler to bring components for production lines.
• Communicate daily/weekly expectations around Safety, Quality, and goals.
• Escalate production issues per escalation charts as needed.
• Monitor workers to ensure safety and ethics on site.
• Evaluate equipment for safety and functionality; sign off daily.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and perform first article inspections.
• Motivate workers to maintain high production standards while increasing output.
• Serve as a liaison between workers and management for clear communication.
• Train employees and obtain sign-offs on work instructions; report to management.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Reading & writing

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Reporting

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Mobility

Job description

Lead Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Date: Jul 31, 2026

Location: Hamilton, OH, US, 45015-1369

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Lead is a working, first line leader of production line employees. They are responsible for the routine communication of job assignments, training for specific product runs, and placement of employees in assignments as required for the day. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor of the area.

A Day In The Life

• Lead team by example. Coach, lead and develop subordinates.
• Prepare paperwork for line and quality checks, ensure travelers are present for current jobs.
• Contact Material Handler to bring additional components for production line as needed.
• Communicate daily/weekly expectations to production team members in reference to Safety, Quality, and quantitative goals.
• Escalate production issues per escalation charts for any issues that arise.
• Monitor workers on site during production activities to ensure adherence to ethics and safety procedures.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality, ensure daily sign offs on equipment.
• Ensure that products and goods manufactured meet quality standards obtainable in the industry, perform first article inspections for jobs running in assigned work cells.
• Motivate workers to enhance production quantity and at the same time maintain high production standards.
• Work as middleman between workers and management to create healthy communication.
• Train all employees and ensure sign offs are completed on work instructions. Turn in to management when completed.
• Monitor performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made and communicate to management or supervision when corrective action is needed.
• Help to build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is innate.
• Work in the department cells, on production lines or equipment along side team as required by production demands or supervisor discretion.
• Work with Supervisor(s) on resource allocation based on daily needs/requirements of the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision or management

What will help you thrive in this role?

• 2-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess entry level leadership skills
• General understanding of Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to participate and Lead in a team-orientated environment.
• Willingness to assist and train others.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the company.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees or visitors.
• Basic mechanical experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

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