Machine Operator/Product Technician 3 - 12 hour Day shift A (6am-6:15pm)

Micro; Somerset (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Micro is seeking a Product Technician 3 for an on-site, full-time position in Somerset, NJ. The role focuses on operating production machinery and ensuring products meet specifications outlined in the Job Book.

The employee will perform 60% machine operation and 40% product inspection, reading job-book prints, measuring finished products, and recording data. Requires a HS diploma or GED and 0–2 years in manufacturing. Starting hourly rate is $18.65 with a 5% differential.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Familiar with SPC and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery according to procedures and guidelines.
• Manufacture, test, inspect, package, and label products per job book.
• Read prints and verify dimensions using inspection equipment.
• Document SPC data and maintain records as required.
• Identify nonconformances and report to the appropriate group.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Spatial dexterity

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

SPC

Blueprint

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on August 19, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

• On-site
• Production DL
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRT3P002002

Description

The Product Technician 3 is responsible for operating production machinery in accordance with established procedures and guidelines to produce products based on the specifications outline in the Job Book.

The Product Technician 3 is expected to:

Machine Operation 60%

• Operates a variety of production equipment and machinery.
• Manufacture, test, inspect, package, and label products according to defined procedures and instructions as appropriate.
• Uses computer-controlled equipment to select, position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines.
• Verifies material, lubricants, solvents and packaging material are correct.
• Produces products that conform to all of the requirements outlined in the job book.
• Monitors production process during the production run.
• Performs maintenance activities where applicable.
• Stops production when product is not in conformance and follows the nonconformance procedure.

Product Inspection and Nonconformance Process 40%

• Reads and interprets prints located in the job book. Verifies dimensions of finished product visually and/or by using inspection equipment per customer specifications.
• Keeps inspection data based on the requirements of the job book.
• Completes all necessary documentation.
• Uses SPC to verify conformance of products.
• Identifies production or quality issues and reports it to the appropriate group.

This position has no talent management responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

• None

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• SPC
• Blueprint

OTHER SKILLS

• WIP tracking
• Multitasking
• Personal Accountability
• Problem solving
• Spatial dexterity
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Basic computer skills

Hourly starting rate: $18.65 + 5% differential per hour

MICRO offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and other company-sponsored benefits. Eligibility and benefit offerings are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and company policies.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must lift, push, pull, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds constantly, between 10 and 25 pounds frequently, and between 25 and 50 pounds occasionally.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing this Job, the employee is regularly required to demonstrate manual and spatial dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and odors, dusts, mists, fumes and/or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud, based on the department/work area.

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