Machine Operator

Amerilux International; De Pere (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Vision and dental plan

Onsite health clinic

Retirement plan with match

Onsite gym and courts

Monthly company lunches

$500 referral program

$1,250 retention bonus

Front-loaded PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Yearly bonus up to 2%

Job summary

AmeriLux Family of Companies (AFoC) in Wisconsin is seeking a Machine Operator to support 12-hour production shifts. You will manage material conveyance, set up and operate equipment, and ensure products meet quality standards.

The role offers starting pay of $20–$35 per hour, with overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits. Join a team focused on safe, efficient production and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot machines.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the material conveying process, including big bag or bulk offloading.
• Monitor and troubleshoot material feeding systems to maintain continuous and consistent material flow.
• Set up, start, operate, and shut down equipment, ensuring full project set-ups for quality production.
• Adjust machine controls throughout runtime to maintain optimal performance.
• Perform machine maintenance and adjustments to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Respond to alarms and resolve issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency.
• Conduct thorough inspections throughout the production process to ensure finished products meet standards.
• Address and resolve processing issues to deliver customer requirements within business needs.

Skills

Troubleshooting machinery

Stand 12 hours

Lifting 50 lbs

Effective communication

Job description

Join the A-Team at AmeriLux Family of Companies (AFoC) as a Machine Operator!

Strating pay $20-35/ hour

Depending on experience and shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the material conveying process, including big bag or bulk offloading.
• Monitor and troubleshoot material feeding systems to maintain continuous and consistent material flow.
• Set up, start, operate, and shut down equipment, ensuring full project set-ups for quality production.
• Adjust machine controls throughout runtime to maintain optimal performance.
• Perform machine maintenance and adjustments to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Respond to alarms and resolve issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency.
• Conduct thorough inspections throughout the production process to ensure finished products meet standards.
• Address and resolve processing issues to deliver customer requirements within business needs. Understand customer issues created by upstream processes from conveyance, forming, and cutting devices to ensure efficient and timely changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper waste disposal procedures to prevent environmental pollution.

Shifts & Schedule:

12-hour shifts

• Monday – Thursday 5AM - 5PM OR 5PM – 5AM

Overtime opportunities available

• Ability to troubleshoot machines
• Ability to stand 12 hours consecutively
• Ability to pull, lift, or carry at least 50 lbs
• Ability to perform in a hot environment
• Effective communication with team members and upper management

• Award winning zero-dollar deductible healthcare plan with yearly physical reimbursement
• Comprehensive vision, and dental plan
• Free onsite health clinic, ER services and Telehealth services
• Retirement plan and a company match
• Free onsite gym, pickleball, and basketball court
• Free monthly company lunches
• $500 referral program
• $1,250 retention bonus
• Front-loaded PTO
• Advancement opportunities
• On going training and tuition reimbursement
• Yearly bonus up to 2% of earned wages