Machine Operator – Background‑Friendly, Skill‑Focused Role

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Mesa, AZ seeks a Machine Operator to support manufacturing operations, Monday through Friday, 4:30pm–12:00am. You will set up and operate machinery, adjust processes, perform quality checks, and uphold safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and prior machine operating experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a team and follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility or similar.
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Understanding of production and plant processes.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations in different units of measurement.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Capable of working in a team.
• Able to lift heavy equipment and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including late/early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery for operation
• Start machinery and adjust to improve performance
• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
• Perform quality control, reporting and recordkeeping
• Comply with safety and health regulations
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Ability to follow instructions

Lifting heavy equipment

Shift work readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Operator Job Description

Job Overview

We are looking to hire a Machine Operator to help us keep growing. M-F 430pm-12am

Responsibilities for Machine Operator

• Set up machinery for operation
• Start machinery and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance
• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area

Qualifications for Machine Operator

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience
• Must be detail-oriented
• Understanding of production and plant processes
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to lift heavy equipment, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)