Machine Operator, 1st shift

HuFriedyGroup; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

Quarterly Bonus

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Holidays

Job summary

HuFriedyGroup is seeking a Machine Operator in Sharon, PA to set up and run production machinery, ensuring high-quality finished products. You will adjust settings, monitor quality, and follow GDP-style documentation while maintaining lean practices at the workstation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years in manufacturing with strong reading and communication skills, plus the ability to learn new processes quickly in a high-speed environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret work instructions and drawings accurately.
• Experience with measuring instruments and quality checks.
• Able to follow GDP-like documentation practices and safety rules.
• High-speed manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines for production runs and changeovers.
• Maintain quality by self-monitoring and reporting issues.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required PPE.
• Keep logs and hour-by-hour boards up to date.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and communicate with supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Read and follow instructions

Measuring with tools

Learn new processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Machine Operator role, with moderate assistance and oversight from team leadership, has overall responsibility for setting up, adjusting, and operating a variety of production machinery to produce high quality finished products.

Duties

• Responsible for understanding and complying with all company and department related safety practices including wearing required PPE, following machine safety protocols, and notifying site leadership of unsafe working conditions.
• Responsible for self‑monitoring the quality of manufactured product(s) and notifying department leadership if quality practices cannot be met or maintained.
• Set‑up machines to start a production cycle or change overs. Control and adjust machine settings and/or tooling if needed.
• Must adhere to defined Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Responsible for meeting established run rates and machine standards.
• Responsible for maintaining lean practices at the workstation. Contribute ideas for making work safer, easier, better, and faster.
• Must be able to read as well as apply instructions and specifications from a variety of sources including work instructions, drawings, machine manuals, and inspection checklists while manufacturing product.
• Maintain activity logs and hour‑by‑hour boards.
• Responsible for minor troubleshooting on manufacturing machinery and communicating with supervision when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the objectives of the facility.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Vision, Dental
• Quarterly Bonus
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Holidays

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret and follow written instructions.
• Experience working in a high‑speed manufacturing environment.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to read and interpret work instruction documents.
• Must be able to use measuring instruments (e.g., tape measure).
• Must have strong ability to learn new processes and techniques.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years manufacturing machine operating.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

HuFriedyGroup is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773‑868‑5534.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:45am – 3:15pm