Machine Operator

QPS Employment Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Machine Operator in Kansas City, KS for the 1st shift. The role focuses on operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment, reading blueprints, and handling materials.

You will set up equipment, monitor performance, and ensure safety and OSHA compliance. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing, strong mechanical skills, and proactive problem-solving abilities.

This full-time position requires overtime as needed and is based in Kansas City, KS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial machine operator experience.
• 3+ years of experience using computerized machinery.
• OSHA and MSHA Training is required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Ability to work overtime to meet production deadlines.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Excellent mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Set up manufacturing equipment.
• Read and follow blueprints, schematics, and written instructions in support of production.
• Material handling and inventory tracking.
• Unload trucks and move parts between work areas.
• Assist with fabrication and assembly as needed.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and keep work area clean.
• Identify and implement equipment improvements to boost efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Position Title: Machine Operator

Wage: $41,600-$52,000/year

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday

Location: Kansas City, KS

IND060

Machine Operator Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain equipment and machinery
• Set up manufacturing equipment
• loading cut programs
• Read and follow blueprints, schematics, and written kitting SWI instructions in support of production
• Material handling
• Movement of steel kits to fabrication areas
• Movement of parts from WIP to Assembly
• Unload trucks
• Track steel inventory
• Remnant
• Help to move finished weldment to and from paint
• Assist in assembly
• Responsible for the organization of the fabrication kit area
• Clean / maintain Plasma Table
• Transfer of parts / weldments between facilities
• Parts runner
• Assist with Plate Roller - learn to run
• Backyard organization
• Manage the scrap bin and trash dumpster
• Use machine equipment to complete tasks
• Perform routine inspections of manufacturing equipment
• Evaluate the efficiency of each unit regularly
• Identify and make improvements by adjusting equipment parts
• Manage time efficiently to meet project deadlines
• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA guidelines to prevent accidents or illness for self and others
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Machine Operator Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• High level of organizational skills
• 3+ years of industrial machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience using computerized machinery
• Prior OSHA and MSHA Training is required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and future random drug testing
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet production deadlines
• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Excellent ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
• Competency with basic math and measuring skills
• Excellent mechanical skills, including comfort in using tools to make simple repairs
• Possesses an approachable and positive demeanor
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Extremely safety-conscious and knowledgeable on OSHA and MSHA regulations
• Follow rules, instructions, and procedures for safe equipment operation
• Great time management skills
• Solution-oriented
• Proficient verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail to identify maintenance, product, or operations issues
• Flexible to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines
• Able to stand, sit, or be in other physically demanding positions for extended periods of time
• Ability to reach, bend, or stoop to adjust materials or machinery parts
• Able to grip and hold, and use the wrist to use tools for machinery maintenance and set-up
• Able to wear appropriate PPE equipment for each job task
• Physical stamina and ability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with extreme and fluctuating temperatures

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