Machine Operator- set up

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Wadesboro, NC is seeking a dependable Production Associate to join the overnight team. This role focuses on quality inspections, measurements, and supporting the production process during a 4:00pm–4:00am shift.

Starting with product inspection and measurement responsibilities, with growth into a Machine Operator role and basic machine troubleshooting. You will use hand tools like tape measures and calipers, maintain a safe work area, and communicate quality

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or quality inspection preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precise measurements.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools, including tape measures and calipers.
• Mechanically inclined and interested in learning machine operations.
• Ability to stand and work for 12-hour shifts in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet required size, consistency, and color standards.
• Use hand tools such as tape measures and calipers to verify measurements and maintain accuracy.
• Check material color and consistency prior to loading materials into the mixer.
• Assist machine operators during product size changeovers.
• Learn to identify production issues and assist with basic machine resets to keep production running smoothly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors about quality concerns or production issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanically inclined

Reliability

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Job description

Position: Production Associate (1st and 3rd shift available)
Location: Wadesboro, NC
Schedule: 4:00pm - 4:00am
Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour

Position Overview

A manufacturing facility in Wadesboro, NC is seeking a dependable Production Associate to join the overnight team. This role focuses on maintaining quality standards while supporting the production process. The position begins with product inspection and measurement responsibilities and offers the opportunity to grow into a Machine Operator role, where you will learn the full production process and basic machine troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet required size, consistency, and color standards.

• Use hand tools such as tape measures and calipers to verify measurements and maintain accuracy.

• Check material color and consistency prior to loading materials into the mixer.

• Assist machine operators during product size changeovers.

• Learn to identify production issues and assist with basic machine resets to keep production running smoothly.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.

• Communicate with team members and supervisors about quality concerns or production issues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or quality inspection preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precise measurements.

• Comfortable using basic hand tools, including tape measures and calipers.

• Mechanically inclined and interested in learning machine operations.

• Ability to stand and work for 12-hour shifts in a manufacturing environment.

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to safety and quality.

Growth Opportunity

This role offers on-the-job training and the chance to advance into a Machine Operator position. Team members who demonstrate reliability and strong performance will have the opportunity to learn more about equipment operation, troubleshooting, and production efficiency.

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