Machine Operator -2nd

Key Personnel; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Personnel is seeking a Machine Operator - 2nd shift in Zeeland, MI for a temp-to-hire role with a leading contract manufacturer of deep draw metal stampings. The position runs 1-2 automated stamp presses and requires multitasking between machines to keep up with production.

Responsibilities include in-process and final inspections, measuring parts with micrometers and calipers, and maintaining quality documentation while ensuring safety and cleanliness of the work area.

Qualifications

• Must have operating experience.
• 3–5 years at one company.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some knowledge/understanding of blueprint reading.
• Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Able to read a ruler.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Steel toe footwear required.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections.
• Monitor product using work station equipment (micrometers, calipers, indicators).
• Generate and maintain quality documents.
• Measure and inspect parts according to instructions.
• Support and assist production as necessary.
• Make decisions on production or shipment of nonconforming product.
• Generate Hold tags for nonconforming or suspect product.
• Gather paperwork, SPC data, and gauges for upcoming jobs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Label accurately.

Skills

Operating experience

Blueprint reading

SPC knowledge

Reading a ruler

Basic mathematics

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pendant crane

Job description

Job Details

d1-Manufacturing Production

Machine Operator -2nd Zeeland,MI Posted:8/21/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 30312

Job Category: d1-Manufacturing Production

Duration: Temp to hire

Shift: 2

A leading contract manufacturer of deep draw metal stampings located in Zeeland is looking for temp to hire associates, Operating. This position will require you to run 1-2 automated stamp presses that are stamping out parts every so many seconds. Must be able to be multitask and walk back and forth between machines. Position consists of quality checks using measuring instruments as well as a visual check. Must be able to build boxes and/or totes between machines and ensure parts are to customers expectations. This company has room for growth and development if you are looking to move up.

Operator Role

• Perform assigned in-process and final inspections


• Monitor product using the work station equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, rings and plugs to insure that quality products are being produced


• Generate and maintain quality documents in a neat and orderly manner


• Measure and inspect parts according to the Operator Inspection Instruction


• Support and assist production as necessary or required


• Make decisions concerning the production or shipment or nonconforming product


• Generate \"Hold\" tags to identify nonconforming or suspect product


• Gather paperwork, SPC data, and gauges necessary for upcoming production jobs


• Comply with company procedures, safety standards, and housekeeping practices by keeping work area clean, safe and organized


• Able to label accurately

Operator Job Requirements

• Must have Operating experience
  
  
  
  • 3-5 years at one company
  
  
  
  


• High School Diploma or GED


• Some knowledge/understanding of blueprint reading


• Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control)


• Able to operate a pendant crane


• Basic mathematics skills


• Basic computer knowledge


• Ability to read a ruler


• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs


• Steel toe footwear required

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