Machine Operator | Safe, Hands-On Production

Work at County; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flex benefits

Employee assistance program

Boot allowance

Safety program

Job summary

County Materials Family of Companies in Janesville, Wisconsin is hiring a Machine Operator to independently operate and maintain manufacturing equipment ensuring safe, efficient production.

You will work closely with plant leadership, perform basic troubleshooting, calibrate equipment, and assist with quality checks. Training for forklifts or overhead cranes is provided; a safety‑first mindset is essential. This role also offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within the company.

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.

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

Willingness to learn

Safety‑focused

Basic math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift/ crane experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane experience

Job description

County Materials Family of Companies in Janesville, Wisconsin is hiring a Machine Operator to independently operate and maintain manufacturing equipment ensuring safe, efficient production.

You will work closely with plant leadership, perform basic troubleshooting, calibrate equipment, and assist with quality checks. Training for forklifts or overhead cranes is provided; a safety‑first mindset is essential. This role also offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within the company.