Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Cardinal Staffing Services; Saline (MI); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Overtime potential

Health and Wellness programs

Weekly pay

Résumé du poste

Cardinal Staffing is seeking a dependable Machine Operator to join a Production team in Saline, MI. The role focuses on operating plastic mold injection machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining accurate paperwork in a safe, clean environment. 1st shift is Monday–Thursday, 7am–5:30pm (or up to 10 hours/day).

Pay starts at $18.00/hr with potential overtime. Ideal candidates have basic mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions while working as part

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and use calipers, gauges, micrometers, and scales.
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Operate assigned machines according to work instructions and safety procedures.
• Perform quality checks and measurements to ensure products meet requirements.
• Complete production and quality paperwork accurately.
• Report quality issues or machine malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other shifts.
• Assist other machine operators as needed.
• Work overtime as required.

Connaissances

Dependable

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Willingness to learn

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Calipers

Gauges

Micrometers

Scales

Description du poste

Cardinal Staffing is seeking a dependable Machine Operator to join a Production team in Saline, MI. The Machine Operator is responsible for operating plastic mold injection machinery, producing quality products to customer requirements, completing required documentation, and maintaining a safe and clean work area. Position is 1st shift, Monday - Thursday (7am - 530pm but could be 8-10 hours a day). Pay starts at $18.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machines according to work instructions and safety procedures.
• Perform quality checks and measurements to ensure products meet requirements.
• Complete production and quality paperwork accurately.
• Report quality issues or machine malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other shifts.
• Assist other machine operators as needed.
• Work overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and use calipers, gauges, micrometers, and scales.
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical & Safety Requirements

This position may involve repetitive gripping/grasping, bending, twisting, climbing, and extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and follow applicable manufacturing safety requirements. Forklift/Hi-Lo experience is a plus, but not required. Plastic injection molding experience is helpful but not required.

About Cardinal Staffing

At Cardinal Staffing, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck - it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Benefits

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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