Machine Operator 1 - 1st Shift

Ultrafab Inc; Town of Farmington (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultrafab Inc. in Farmington, NY is seeking a Machine Operator I to run essential equipment for weather stripping and specialty products. You will work with technicians and supervisors to maintain continuous production, ensure safety, and uphold quality standards.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a fast-paced manufacturing team. The role offers hourly pay and full-time status with opportunities to learn advanced skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach and detail orientation
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow GMPs and SOPs

Responsibilities

• Follow safety work practices and support safety initiatives.
• Perform quality inspections and ensure products meet specs.
• Set up, calibrate, and adjust production equipment per GMPs and SOPs; replenish materials.
• Record machine downtime, repairs, scrap, and other production data.
• Communicate issues to technicians to ensure prompt resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Job description

Step into a role where your work truly makes an impact every day. As a Machine Operator I, you’ll be at the heart of producing high-quality weather stripping and specialty products that our customers rely on. In this fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you’ll operate essential equipment, collaborate closely with technicians and supervisors, and play a key role in keeping production running safely and efficiently. If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to grow your skills while contributing to continuous operations, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence.

Salary Range: $18-$21

JOB FUNCTION

Our machine operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes utilized in the production of quality weather stripping/specialty products for our customers. Machine Operator I works closely and communicate with the technicians, supervisors, and other personnel as necessary to maintain continuous operation of the equipment and processes.

Upon successful completion of machine operator training, the operator's primary responsibility is to keep the machines accurately running. Upon learning advanced skills, will assist technicians to solve and troubleshoot issues, change over, and or equipment repairs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Follows all safety work practices as outlined in standard work procedures
• Supports plant or departmental safety initiatives

Quality

• Performs all quality inspections in accordance with standard work instructions
• Ensures product is within specification tolerances
• Completes inspection audit sheet or charting requirements
• Informs technician of quality issues on the production line

Productivity

• Follows standard work for light priorities
• Set up and recalibrate production equipment according to GMPs and SOPs
• Notifies area technician of issues with the production lines to ensure prompt resolution
• Replenishes raw material supply on machines
• Removes finished product
• Makes minor adjustments to machines

Records problems

• Records time and reason machine is out of operation
• Records time when the machine is back online
• Records repairs needed to machine
• Records amount and reason for scrap

Other duties as assigned

Shift First

Pay Range $18-$21 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Post Internal Days 0

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Category Manufacturing

Location Ultrafab (HQ)

EOE Statement Ultrafab Inc. provides Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, job assignments, transfers, demotions, training, leaves of absence, layoff, benefits, termination, and employer-sponsored activities, including social and recreational programs. This policy prohibits discrimination against all legally protected classes including, but not limited to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, age, color, religion (including wearing attire, clothing, or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity and expression, reproductive health decisions, marital status, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, criminal history, veteran status, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization

We are a privately held manufacturing company headquartered in Farmington, New York. Our main manufacturing facility is approximately 20 minutes east of Downtown, Rochester, NY. In addition, we have two production facilities, Ultrafab West in McPherson, Kansas, and Ultrafab South in Greer, South Carolina. We are proud of the industry reputation we have earned for our quality, commitment to service, employee development, and community support. Founded in 1970, we have close to 300 employees supporting our two divisions:

• Pile Weatherstrip and Extruded Components (sold into the window and door industries)
• Specialty Products (sold to OEMs)

We believe our success is dependent upon the success of our employees. We cannot achieve company success without satisfied customers, and we cannot maintain satisfied customers without satisfied employees. Thus, we strive to offer competitive wages, challenge and growth opportunities, an attractive benefits package, and a good work environment to all employees.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Company Website www.ultrafab.com