Machine Operator -3rd

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

Job summary

Key Personnel is seeking a Machine Operator for a temp-to-hire role in Zeeland, MI. The position involves running 1–2 automated stamp presses, performing quality checks and basic measurements, and moving between machines as needed to maintain output that meets customer standards.

Eligible applicants will have 3–5 years at a single employer, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with blueprint reading and SPC. Steel-toe footwear and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

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 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

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned in-process and final inspections
• Monitor product using workstation equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, rings and plugs to insure quality products
• 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 production or shipment or nonconforming product
• Generate Hold tags to identify nonconforming or suspect product
• Gather paperwork, SPC data, and gauges for upcoming production jobs
• Comply with company procedures, safety standards, and housekeeping practices
• Able to label accurately

Skills

Operating experience

Quality inspections

Blueprint reading

SPC

Pendant crane

Reading a ruler

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Ring gauges

Plug gauges

Job description

Job Details

d1-Manufacturing Production

Machine Operator -3rd Zeeland,MI Posted:9/24/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

30393

Job Category:

d1-Manufacturing Production

Duration:

Temp to hire

Shift:

3

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