Machine Operator - Manufacturing

Uptalent; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Contract to hire

Job summary

Uptalent in Lawrence, Kansas, is seeking workers for electrical submersible pump cable and rubber molded product manufacturing. The role requires 1-3 years in mechanical/manufacturing settings with forklift experience preferred, and a willingness to train on 1st shift.

Responsibilities include setting up work centers, monitoring equipment, documenting activities, and ensuring safety practices. Candidates must be able to work all shifts and lift up to 50 lbs; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years mechanical and/or manufacturing experience.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Wear PPE and observe safety practices; complete required safety training.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate specific work center and equipment under normal supervision.
• Monitor equipment and perform adjustments as needed.
• Communicate effectively across the organization.
• Maintain attention to documentation and process tasks.
• Understand and apply safe work practices; lift 10–50 lbs as needed.
• Use measuring instruments and verify specifications.
• Make decisions on product quality based on specs and visuals.
• Work all 3 shifts; rotate shifts and accept overtime.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift experience (preferred)

Measuring instruments

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an Oil&Gas Services company in Lawrence, Kansas.

Job Description:

• Pay Rate: $22.43 / hour (+ shift differential if applicable) plus Overtime, Medical, Dental and Vision under a W-2 Contract to Hire.
• 1st shift: 7am - 3pm.
• 2nd shift: 3pm - 11pm ($1.00 shift diff.).
• 3rd shift: 11pm - 7am ($1.50 shift diff.).
• All contractors will need to train on the 1st shift before moving to 2nd or 3rd shift.
• 1 - 3 years mechanical and/or manufacturing experience.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.

Job Summary:

Conducts routine and non-routine phases of the manufacture of electrical submersible petroleum pump cable and/or rubber molded products.

Key Functions:

• Qualified to set up and operate specific work center, work center equipment and/or tasks under normal supervision.
• Monitors assigned equipment and performs adjustments as needed.
• Communicates effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Attention to detail in documentation and process tasks.
• Understand safe work practices and apply them accordingly.
• Good general fitness with the ability to lift 10 - 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and understand specifications.
• Decision making skills on product quality based on specifications and visual observations.
• Ability and willingness to work all 3 shifts, rotate shifts and work overtime.
• Records necessary data and as well as performs computer input and retrieval completely and accurately.
• Works independently of others as well as with team members, area managers, and support personnel.
• Assists with work center inventories.
• Uses participative team management style.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Wear PPE, as required, and observe health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Successfully complete required safety training (including but not limited to forklift, drug and alcohol, electrical, emergency response, fire, first aid, health and hygiene, PPE, SIPP, risk reporting, IT security, hazardous materials, driving).

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background check, a driving records check and a drug screening.