Machine Operator - Day Shift

ESAB; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$19/hour base pay

4-Day Work Week (Mon-Thu)

Paid Training

Global, stable employer ESAB

Hands-on work – stay active

Job summary

ESAB in Traverse City is seeking motivated individuals to operate wire spooling equipment and support production. This role emphasizes hands-on work, safety, and teamwork to keep products moving across shifts and meet daily goals.

No diploma or prior manufacturing experience is required; comprehensive training is provided to help you start a reliable career with stable, global employer ESAB.

Qualifications

• No diploma required. No prior manufacturing experience required. Just a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions and track production information.
• Comfortable standing for long periods in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate wire spooling machines to keep production running.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality products each shift.
• Load, thread, and manage wire spools with equipment and safety procedures.
• Package finished product and move materials using a fork truck.
• Track production and inventory using a computer system.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Work closely with your team to meet daily goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to learn

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

No diploma required

Job description

Job Description:

This is more than just a job-it's a chance to build skills, earn steady income, and be part of a company that supports industries worldwide.

What Sets This Job Apart

• $19/Hour + more as you gain experience
• 4-Day Work Week (Monday-Thursday)
  Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week
• Paid Training - No experience required
• Global, stable employer (ESAB)
• Hands-on work-stay active, not behind a desk

What You'll Do

• Operate wire spooling machines to keep production running
• Ensure consistent, high-quality products every shift
• Load, thread, and manage wire spools (with equipment and safety procedures)
• Package finished product and move materials using a fork truck
• Track production and inventory using a computer system
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Work closely with your team to meet daily goals

Why People in Traverse City Choose ESAB

We know you have options-so here's why people join (and stay):

• Predictable schedule-no rotating shifts
• Long weekends for family, outdoor activities, or a second job
• Skills you can build-not just a job, but a career path
• Strong safety culture and team support
• Fast-paced work that makes the day go by quickly

What We're Looking For

• Mechanically inclined or comfortable working with equipment
• Reliable and ready to learn-we train you
• Detail-focused with a commitment to quality
• Able to follow instructions and track production info
• Comfortable working on your feet in a manufacturing setting

No diploma required. No prior manufacturing experience required. Just a strong work ethic.