Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Award Staffing; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 2,187,801 - 3,115,959; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 paid holidays

Accrue up to 48 hours paid sick time

401k with company match

Minimum Essential Coverage Plan

Job summary

Award Staffing is seeking a Machine Operator in Litchfield, MN. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality and safety standards, and performing secondary operations in a clean room environment.

The ideal candidate should possess the ability to follow detailed work instructions in English and work well with others while meeting production goals. This position offers benefits including paid holidays and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow detailed instructions and read blueprints.
• Ability to learn and apply production principles.
• Capacity to learn and use a microscope.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding machine safely and efficiently.
• Follow all start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team leads and supervisors.

Skills

Ability to work well with others

Basic mathematical calculations

Follow detailed work instructions

Multi-tasking job duties

Use small hand tools

Effective communication in English

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Title: Machine Operator

Pay Rate: $19.25/hr

Location: Litchfield, MN

Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:45PM-11:15PM

Position Type: Temp to Hire

Requirements and Qualifications

• Learn additional department/value stream processes as needed.
• Perform secondary operations such as trimming or clipping parts as needed.
• May inspect and process, under magnification, parts per the SOP/PSOP to ensure quality and customer specifications.
• Provide assistance in other departments as needed with supervision.
• Set the example by actively contributing to department and company goals.
• Clarify expectations and seek additional training as needed.
• Build quality into your work; ensure processes are consistent with quality objectives; be aware of current quality opportunities.
• Make suggestions for improvements in areas of quality, cost reduction, delivery and productivity.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work in a clean room environment wearing a gown, gloves, hairnet, and other garments as required to ensure a clean, safe and sterile environment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to follow detailed work instructions and video aids and read features of blueprints.
• Ability to multi‑task assigned job duties and work unsupervised.
• Ability to learn and consistently apply effective production and operational principles and practices.
• Ability to learn and use microscope.
• Ability to use small hand tools (for example: tweezers, exacto knives).
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.

Physical & Lifting Requirements

• Standing and Sitting (maintain stationary position).
• Moving/Mobility (walking).
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, etc.
• Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs.
• Using hands/fingers to grasp/handle/feel.
• Seeing (detect, determine, perceive, identify, etc.).
• Talking/Hearing (communicate/exchange info).
• Travel as required.
• Nights/Weekends/Holidays/Shift work as required.
• Overtime as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate molding machine in a safe and efficient manner using designated tools.
• Follow all start up and shut down /OPPM procedures.
• Read, comprehend and perform duties as outlined in the work instructions and supporting documentation such as APQPs, shop cards, NCMR, MPSF, and request forms.
• Accurately record/communicate production data and react appropriately to out of control conditions. Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) at all times.
• Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards at all times to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees.
• Communicate effectively with team lead, supervisor, finishing operators or others regarding part quality.
• Precisely follow all forms of work instructions, visual aids, performance data and procedures for processes and general work practices.
• Consistently meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining excellent product quality.
• Keep accurate counts on parts to ensure quantities match the job traveler and ERP system.
• Perform secondary operations such as trimming or clipping parts as needed.
• May inspect and process, under magnification, parts per the work instructions to ensure quality and customer specifications.
• Continually suggest and support implementation of ideas to improve safety, quality, cost, and on‑time delivery; work to help make a better company and better place to work.
• Follow standard safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance.

Benefits

• May be eligible for 5 paid holidays
• May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year
• 401k with company match after 1 year of employment
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug‑Free Workplace/EEO Employer.