Machine Operator

Bayer AG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Bayer AG in Kentucky seeks a skilled operator for safe and efficient control of custom and automated machinery within a dynamic production environment.

The role emphasizes mentoring lower-level personnel, applying quality standards, and collaborating across departments to meet production goals, including weekend overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree is preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with automated assembly or packaging equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom and automated machinery safely and efficiently within the manufacturing area.
• Understand and apply safe equipment operating practices and identify hazards.
• Adhere to quality systems, specifications, data collection, and cleanliness requirements.
• Identify and report equipment deficiencies and defects to ensure quality compliance.
• Operate process test equipment to verify outputs meet specified requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment.
• Make basic electrical and mechanical adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with production, QA, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Provide guidance and training to lower-level production personnel.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality systems

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our manufacturing team in a key operational role. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of custom and automated machinery within a dynamic production environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical and analytical abilities, a commitment to quality standards, and the communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively across departments. This is a supervised role that also carries responsibility for mentoring and guiding lower-level production personnel. Flexibility to work any assigned shift, including weekends and overtime, at any designated production site is required to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom and automated machinery safely and efficiently within the manufacturing area, including general machine operation, line balancing, and loading assembly and packaging equipment
• Understand and apply safe equipment operating practices and identify potential hazards in the manufacturing environment
• Adhere to quality systems and guidelines including component specifications, equipment operating parameters, data collection, and cleanliness requirements
• Identify and properly report equipment deficiencies and component defects to ensure compliance with quality guidelines
• Operate process test equipment to verify that process outputs conform to specified requirements, including drawings and validated procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment
• Perform electrical and mechanical adjustments as needed
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional staff including production team members, QA, Maintenance, and Engineering personnel
• Provide guidance and training to lower-level production personnel, including other machine operators

Skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to operate complex custom and automated equipment
• Solid understanding of quality systems, component specifications, and validated manufacturing procedures
• Ability to identify equipment deficiencies and component defects and take appropriate corrective action
• Capability to perform basic electrical and mechanical adjustments on production equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Strong teamwork orientation with the ability to work alongside diverse groups of colleagues
• Basic computer proficiency including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to mentor and train lower-level production staff
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by business needs

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the basic operation of automated assembly or packaging equipment, covering at least 25% of plant equipment, or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED — Required
• Associate's Degree — Preferred

This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing team where your technical expertise and commitment to quality will make a direct impact on production outcomes. With exposure to cutting-edge custom machinery, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to mentor fellow team members, this role offers a strong foundation for long-term career growth within a supportive and innovative organization.