Machine Employee - 3rd Shift

Surestaff, LLC; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Surestaff, LLC is actively hiring a Machine Operator for a plastic manufacturing client in Hazle Township, PA. The role involves operating automated and semi-automated production equipment to create finished plastic products.

The position offers $18.93/hour with a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) and generous referral bonuses. Over time is available on a first-come, first-served basis for the 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• Previous production/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude essential.
• Ability to read and interpret production specs a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional extra shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines by positioning dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
• Operate thermoforming equipment to produce plastic products.
• Perform quality tests and verify product meets specs.
• Identify and correct issues causing defects or out-of-spec products.
• Monitor machines to detect malfunctions and material needs.
• Work for long periods standing and lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Production experience

Reading production specs

Tools

Thermoforming equipment

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring Machine Operators for a plastic industry client in Hazle Township, PA. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating automated and semi-automated production equipment to create and manufacture finished Plastic products.

All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation $18.93/hour as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Generous referral bonuses are available upon hire.

Available shifts include 3rd Shift. Overtime is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Responsibilities of the Machine Operator:

• Prepare machine for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
• Safely and effectively operates thermoforming equipment to produce quality productReads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Performs required quality testing on products produced.
• Performs required quality testing on products produced, i.e. burst test, drop test, water table test, etc.
• Observes machine operation to detect piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.Position will entail standing for long periods of the day and lifting up to 50 pounds during shift.

Required Qualifications of the Machine Operator:

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, assembling, and/or machine operating.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Flexibility to work overtime and extra shifts as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications a plus.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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