Machine Operator-2nd Shift

Bruker; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Bruker Carteret is seeking a Machine Operator on 2nd shift to join our manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor equipment, perform start-up checks, and ensure quality production while adhering to MSI standards.

This full-time role runs 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. You will document production logs, assist with maintenance, and collaborate with engineers to implement process improvements, following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math and computer skills, including Excel, needed.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and safety rules.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor multiple equipment pieces to ensure quality production and minimize unplanned stops.
• Perform pre-operation start-up activities and ensure proper machine start-up.
• Document production logs accurately and maintain records.
• Conduct regular quality checks and assist with maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with quality and process engineers to implement changes per MSI standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in onboarding and cross-training as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills (MS Excel)

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Machine Operator-2nd Shift

Job Locations

US-NJ-Carteret

ID

2026-20132

Job Function

Production

Base Min

USD $18.00/Hr.

Base Max

USD $25.00/Hr.

Overview

As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We've been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.

Responsibilities

Bruker Energy and Supercon Technologies (Bruker EST) is the world leader in the production of superconducting wires. For more than 50 years, our high performance superconductors have met the needs of healthcare, academic and industrial organizations worldwide, helping drive new discoveries in the clinical and pharmaceutical sectors, including the breakthrough technology of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning, advanced materials science, and sustainable energies.

Position Overview:

This position is a key role in our manufacturing production facility. The individual in this role will play an important part to ensure our machines are operating efficently and reliably.

This is a second shift role with normal working hours between 3:00PM to 11:30PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines (MSIs) via performing necessary mechanical adjustments.
• Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checks.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all the machines within respective workstations.
• Inform the maintenance team of any needed machine repairs or concerns.
• Complete accurate documentation and record-keeping on production operator logs.
• Actively engages with quality and process engineers to assist and implement operational changes in compliance with established MSI standards.
• Comply with company safety standards and procedures.
• Ensures safe working practices are being followed.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues accordingly.
• Assist with Bruker OST's onboarding efforts by participating in activities that support the training of others.
• Cross-training as required per business needs.
• Assist with problem-solving and root cause analysis skills to assist with the corrective action process.

Qualifications

Qualifications Needed:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Must have basic math and computer skills (e.g., "Microsoft Excel").
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and calibrated equipment.
• Ability to read and understand all safety operating procedures and to use all safety features and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must have US Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated hourly range for this full-time position is between $18.00/hr and $25.00/hr and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.