Machine Operator - 1st Shift

NYCOA; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time

Attendance bonus

401(k) eligibility

On-the-job training

Transit access

Job summary

Shawsheen Coating & Converting in Andover, MA, is hiring full-time Machine Operators for the 1st shift. Load and operate textile winding or slitting machines, monitor production, and complete daily paperwork.

Starting pay ranges from $18 to $23 per hour with a 4-day workweek (Tuesday–Friday, 6 A.M.–4:30 P.M.). Overtime is available, and benefits begin after 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operation, manufacturing, or textile experience is a plus, but not required.
• Willing to learn, follows procedures, communicates well with the team, and takes pride in producing quality work.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate textile winding or slitting machines.
• Monitor equipment and production to help meet daily quality and output goals.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and established operating procedures.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.
• Monitor product quality and report any issues or concerns.
• Communicate equipment, production, quality, or safety issues to the Shift Supervisor or Plant Manager.
• Follow all company safety and environmental requirements and procedures.
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hair protection).
• Work closely with your team to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Skills

Machine operation

Team communication

Safety minded

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Textile winding

Slitting machines

Job description

$18-$23/hour | 4-Day Workweek | Tuesday-Friday, 6 A.M. -4:30 P.M. | Overtime Available

Shawsheen Coating & Converting is hiring full-time Machine Operators to join our 1st shift team in Andover, MA. This is a hands-on manufacturing opportunity for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. You will help operate textile winding or slitting equipment, monitor quality, complete production documentation, and support daily production goals.

Previous machine operation, manufacturing, or textile experience is a plus, but not required. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, follows procedures, communicates well with the team, and takes pride in producing quality work.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $18-$23 per hour, based on experience and knowledge.
• 4-day workweek: Tuesday-Friday, 6 A.M. -4:30 P.M
• Overtime opportunities are routinely available.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days of employment.
• Paid holidays and sick time.
• Quarterly attendance bonus.
• 401(k) eligibility after six months.
• On-the-job training.
• Convenient location just a 3-minute walk from the Ballardvale MBTA station on the Haverhill Line.

What You Will Do

• Load and operate textile winding or slitting machines.
• Monitor equipment and production to help meet daily quality and output goals.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and established operating procedures.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.
• Monitor product quality and report any issues or concerns.
• Communicate equipment, production, quality, or safety issues to the Shift Supervisor or Plant Manager.
• Follow all company safety and environmental requirements and procedures.
• Wear required personal protective and hygiene equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hair protection.
• Work closely with your team to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Schedule

Regular 1st shift schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 6 A.M. -4:30 P.M, working four 10-hour shifts per week. Overtime is routinely available.

What We're Looking For

• Previous machine operator, production, or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
• Textile winding, coating, slitting, or similar machine experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and following established safety procedures.
• Able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willing and able to work 10-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Able to reliably commute to our Andover facility.

Easy to Get To

Our Andover facility is accessible by public transportation. We are approximately a 3-minute walk from the Ballardvale MBTA station on the Haverhill Line and about 12 minutes by train from downtown Lawrence.

About Shawsheen

Shawsheen Coating & Converting is a manufacturing company located in Andover, Massachusetts. We specialize in coating and converting solutions using solvent- and water-based adhesive formulations for textiles, papers, tapes, and other materials. Our company has earned the respect of its customers as a reliable provider and an innovative source for solving challenging application needs.

Learn more at bsct.us.