Machine Operator – Grinding

Jobtailor; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Manufacturing Machine Operator in Danbury, CT to support production activities. You will operate machines, prepare tooling, and monitor production processes to ensure quality and adherence to work orders.

This role requires following written and verbal instructions in English and meeting safety and export compliance standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates proficiency with measuring instruments, basic machinery operation, and the ability to lift moderately heavy objects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and identify defects.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to operate basic machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Good visual acuity.
• Ability to lift medium-heavy objects if required.
• Authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 for Export Control compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines for production of various products, as assigned.
• Prepare machines for the production program by tooling and parametrization according to work order.
• Perform operations while controlling machine/production processes.
• Check production status within and between each production sequence and take action in case of deviations.
• Check finished parts/components and perform specific checks or functionality tests.
• Support maintenance in regular inspections and repair measures.

Skills

Machine Operation

Tooling and Parametrization

Quality Control

Export Control Compliance

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma

GED Equivalent

Tools

Measuring Instruments

Basic Machinery

Job description

• Operate machines for production of various products, as assigned
• Prepare machines for the production program by tooling and parametrization according to work order
• Perform operations while controlling machine/production processes
• Check production status within and between each production sequence and take action in case of deviations
• Check finished parts/components and perform specific checks or functionality tests
• Support maintenance in regular inspections and repair measures

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to use measuring instruments and identify defects
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to operate basic machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Good visual acuity
• Ability to lift medium-heavy objects if required
• Authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
• Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 for Export Control compliance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating machinery for production, including tooling and parametrization, while ensuring compliance with export control regulations. Capable of performing quality checks and supporting maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Machine Operation
• Tooling and Parametrization
• Quality Control
• Export Control Compliance
• Ability to Follow Instructions

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Machine Operation
• Tooling
• Parametrization
• Quality Checks
• Use of Measuring Instruments

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Follow Instructions

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• Production Processes
• Visual Acuity
• Medium-Heavy Lifting
• US Person Compliance