MACHINE OPERATOR - 1st Shift - $20.50+hr/DOE

Tech Ord - A Division of AMTEC Corporation; Clear Lake (SD); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter cost sharing

2026 New Hire Incentive of $1,000

Job summary

Tech Ord - A Division of AMTEC Corporation in Clear Lake, South Dakota, is seeking a Machine Operator for the 1st shift, offering $20.50+/hr based on experience. The operator will manage machine operations, including assembly and packaging, ensuring quality and safety compliance.

Qualifications include U.S. residency and a minimum age of 18, alongside basic computer skills. The position requires effective communication and the ability to work as part of a team. This role is crucial for producing quality products while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act.
• Experience in a production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment to produce quality products.
• Perform assembly, sealing, and inspection of products.
• Maintain a clean work area per quality and safety standards.

Skills

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Effective communication

Basic computer operations (Word, Excel)

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Position Details

Machine Operator - 1st Shift $20.50+/hr DOE

5:45am to 4:15pm, Monday through Thursday

• Tech Ord also offers a commuter cost sharing program and a full-time 2026 New Hire Incentive of $1,000.

Job Summary

The Machine Operator will operate machines and perform hand assembly and packaging of finished products, as well as make minor adjustments to machinery and/or equipment by following all instructions and safety rules.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates machinery and/or equipment to produce quality products per customer specifications.
• Performs assembly, sealing and/or inspection of products.
• Follows work direction provided by Production Lead and/or Production Supervisor and attends Tier Meetings.
• Has ability to read and understand procedures.
• Completes accurate electronic and paper documentation.
• Maintains a clean work area per quality and safety standards.
• Has ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Complies with company safety standards and rules.
• Demonstrates reliability evidenced through regular attendance.
• Maintains a level of flexibility to meet company needs.
• Informs Production Lead and team of any needed machine repairs or concerns.
• Assists in reducing hazardous waste by operational proficiency.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills / Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States (ITAR restrictions).
• Must be at least 18 years of age to work at this facility.
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for all employees of Tech Ord.
• High School diploma or Equivalent (GED) required; experience in a production environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate, read, understand and document effectively in English.
• Has basic computer operations aptitude including data entry and word processing ability using Microsoft Word and Excel upon hire.
• Function Specific RCRA training upon hire.
• Ability to work effectively with all employees as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task in support of end-result/goal.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The description of the physical demands and the work environment characteristics here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform and those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Depending on the business needs, product line/programs in operation in a given week, physical requirements will vary, as each machine and product line requires varying expectations of sitting, standing, lifting, etc.

• Ability to talk and hear in order to communicate with others.
• Seated work for up to 30% of the workday.
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk throughout the facility including both indoors and outdoors.
• Requires frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Must have ability to bend over and reach into machines as well as ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Minimal lifting of 10 pounds is required. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and rarely lifting 50 pounds or greater with assistance.
• Must be able to move materials by pushing, pulling or lifting.
• Bending, kneeling, or squatting is required to move materials and perform other tasks.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus when viewing a computer monitor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives.
• Ear protection is required as identified throughout the facility.
• Where required employees must wear a minimum of 50% cotton clothing including undergarments to mitigate electrostatic discharge (ESD). Employees must also wear company issued safety-toed conductive footwear.

Tech Ord is an EEO Employer including disability and veteran.