Machine Operator - Now Hiring

Randstad USA; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is hiring for hands-on machine operators to run and maintain high-speed manufacturing lines in Ottawa, KS. This role emphasizes efficient changeovers, precise setup, and steady production with consistent weekly pay.

You will set up machines, operate and monitor cycles, perform basic troubleshooting, and conduct routine quality inspections to ensure components meet standards. The job includes light maintenance and strict safety dress code.

Qualifications

• Ability to read job specifications and procedure guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up production machines and tooling per job specs.
• Operate and monitor production lines for optimal performance.
• Diagnose and resolve basic machine faults to minimize downtime.
• Perform in-process quality inspections using calipers and gauges.
• Conduct basic preventive maintenance and cleaning to keep equipment running.

Skills

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Quality checks

Changeovers

Job description

Are you a hands‑on technical professional who excels at maximizing machine uptime? We are immediately hiring skilled machine operators / production setup technicians to run and maintain high‑speed manufacturing lines. This essential role focuses on efficient changeovers, precise setup, and quality production. If you value stability, complexity, and reliable weekly pay, this opportunity is for you.

Your responsibilities:

• Machine setup: efficiently execute setups and tooling changeovers on production machines (e.g., stamping, assembly, injection molding, etc.) according to job specifications and procedural guidelines.
• Operation and monitoring: competently operate production machinery, feeding materials and monitoring machine cycles, speeds, and temperatures to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve basic machine faults, jams, or process deviations during the production run to minimize downtime.
• Quality control: perform routine in‑process inspections using measurement tools (e.g., calipers, gauges) to ensure all components meet established quality standards and tolerances.
• Maintenance support: conduct basic preventative maintenance and machine cleaning to keep equipment running smoothly throughout the shift.

location: Ottawa, KS

work hours: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM

qualifications:

• up to 50 lbs. (heavy lifting)

dress code: Shirts or t-shirts must have sleeves and be without any holes or rips. Pants without any holes or rips. No profane or suggestive texts and images. Closed toe and non slip footwear only.

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.

At Randstad, 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].

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, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.