Machine Operator – Hands-On, Quality-Driven Manufacturing

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Janesville, Wisconsin is seeking a Machine Operator to independently operate, monitor, and maintain manufacturing equipment for safe, efficient production. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.

You will work with production leadership to meet quality standards and targets while helping maintain equipment reliability and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn, be trained, and take direction.
• Strong focus on safety and following procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to use simple measuring tools.
• Mechanical interest or hands-on experience is a plus, but not required.
• Forklift, crane, or equipment experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing and production equipment to support daily output goals
• Assist with forming, assembling, or fabricating components according to production instructions or drawings
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality, dimensional, and production standards
• Use basic math skills and measuring tools to verify product specifications
• Make routine machine adjustments and assist with basic troubleshooting as needed
• Perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to help keep equipment running safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times
• Work closely with the Plant leadership and team members to meet production schedules
• Learn to safely perform fabrication tasks such as tack welding or torch operation, when required
• Learn to safely operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes (training and certification provided if needed)
• Support general manufacturing and production tasks as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Basic math

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Tape measure

Job description

County Materials in Janesville, Wisconsin is seeking a Machine Operator to independently operate, monitor, and maintain manufacturing equipment for safe, efficient production. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.

You will work with production leadership to meet quality standards and targets while helping maintain equipment reliability and workplace safety.