Machine Operator 3rd shift

Snelling; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling, Llc in Cedar Hill, TX is hiring a Machine Operator for the 3rd shift. The position pays $20.00 per hour and requires occasional overtime, including one Saturday per month.

You will load materials, operate equipment, perform quality checks, and help maintain a safe, organized production area. Cross-training across production areas and mentoring new team members are part of the role. Experience with PPE and safety procedures is a plus, and a strong work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, or fabrication experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, or manufacturing equipment is helpful.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read measurements, use basic measuring tools, and perform simple math.
• Willingness to learn new processes and cross-train in different production areas.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with manufacturing and production activities across multiple work areas.
• Load raw materials, handle finished products, stack materials, and move products throughout the facility.
• Support production equipment and workstations, including assembly, trimming, wrapping, banding, and roll-forming operations.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Monitor production output and communicate equipment or quality concerns to Operators and supervisors.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Learn and perform duties in multiple production areas through cross-training.
• Assist with training new team members on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality expectations.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Reading measurements

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Machine Operator

Pay: $20.00

Pay & Shift

3rd Shift: $20.00/hour | 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

Monday-Friday work schedule

Overtime opportunities available

Mandatory overtime may be required, including approximately one Saturday per month

Two 30-minute breaks per shift, with one paid break

Dress code: Jeans or work pants, T-shirt, and steel-toe shoes

What You'll Do

Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Assist with manufacturing and production activities across multiple work areas.

Load raw materials, handle finished products, stack materials, and move products throughout the facility.

Support production equipment and workstations, including assembly, trimming, wrapping, banding, and roll-forming operations.

Use hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment to complete assigned tasks.

Monitor production output and communicate equipment or quality concerns to Operators and supervisors.

Perform quality checks to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Learn and perform duties in multiple production areas through cross-training.

Assist with training new team members on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality expectations.

Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, or fabrication experience is a plus.

Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, or manufacturing equipment is helpful.

Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Ability to read measurements, use basic measuring tools, and perform simple math.

Willingness to learn new processes and cross-train in different production areas.

Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Standing and walking for extended periods.

Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and twisting.

Occasional kneeling, crouching, climbing, and crawling.

Lifting materials, tools, or products weighing up to 55 pounds.

Working around manufacturing machinery, moving equipment, and vehicles.

Working in areas that may be loud and exposed to changing temperatures and outdoor weather conditions.