MACHINE OPERATOR - DAY SHIFT

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Job summary

Kalispell, MT-based Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a shop machinist to operate multiple tools and support production and prototype parts. You will read blueprints, set up machines, and perform quality inspections while maintaining safety and efficiency in a high- pace environment.

Roles involve standing for extended periods, lifting, and heavy machinery operation; the position requires 1–4 years of experience and a High School diploma or GED. Shift: Mon-Thu; benefits included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-4 years of experience in machining or related roles.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools and operating heavy machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple shop tools to produce prototype and production parts.
• Support in-house customers and interface with engineering and business units.
• Use work orders, blueprints, and instructions to determine processes and tooling.
• Perform machining and assembly tasks with standard shop equipment.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Nest parts to maximize material efficiency.
• Plan and perform moderately complex machine setups; use basic trig.
• Maintain clean work area and safety compliance.

Skills

Machining

Blueprints

Inspection tools

Set-up basics

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CNC Router

Laser

Water Jet

Sheet Metal Brake

Grinders

Drill Press

Fork Lift

Job description

Responsibilities

• Can safely operate more than one major shop tool (CNC Router, Laser, Water Jet, Sheet Metal Brake, Teflon Press, Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Fork Lift, and Cranes) performing basic operations in producing prototype parts, production parts, modifications and repairs to existing parts and assemblies.
• Supports in-house customers, such as manufacturing, engineering, business units. Portrays a customer service approach. Interfaces effectively and courteously with customers and co-workers.
• Utilizes Work Orders, blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine machining process, procedures, tooling and fixtures requirements.
• Performs a variety of machining and/or assembly tasks utilizing standard machine shop equipment, such as surface grinders, drill presses, grinders, sanders, band saws, routers, and/or standard power tools.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with specifications. Uses calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools. Performs rework as necessary.
• Can nest parts to maximize material efficiency reducing waste.
• Plans and performs moderately complex machine set-ups. Possesses a basic knowledge of trigonometry, which is required to accurately calculate angles used in set-ups and machining.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss. Conforms to departmental safety requirements.

Working Hours

Working hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Skills

• Has developed skills through formal training or considerable work experience.
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision.

Education

High School

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 0-2 years
• This is a very physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Shift

Shift is Monday- Thursday

Pay and Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Inclusion Statement

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].