Machine Setup Operator

Manufacturing Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,235 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Incentive recognition bonus program

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A precision manufacturing company in Maryland is seeking a Machine Setup Operator to play a critical role in its manufacturing process. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning kilns, performing technical assembly, and ensuring quality inspections. We offer competitive pay ranging from $23.40 to $25.00 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and growth opportunities. Join our team to enhance your skills in a dynamic and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and math.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.
• Comfortable working in potentially hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare kiln configurations.
• Utilize manufacturing instructions for assembly.
• Select and schedule products for firing.
• Inspect finished products for quality.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Intermediate math skills

Proficiency in using calipers, micrometers, and measuring tapes

Strong close vision and depth perception

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

calipers

micrometers

measuring tapes

Job description

Here is the revised job description for the Machine Setup Operatorposition, organized to highlight the technical nature of the role while emphasizing the benefits of joining your team.

The Machine Setup Operator plays a vital role in our precision manufacturing process. You will be responsible for planning and building complex car configurations, ensuring products—such as ceramics and abrasives—are expertly stacked and prepared for high-temperature firing in kilns and furnaces. This role blends technical blueprint reading with hands‑on material handling to ensure our production schedule stays on track and our quality remains top‑tier.

Shift: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Pay Range: $23.40 – $25.00/hour

Whats In It For You

• Early Finish: Start your day early and finish by 1:00 PM, leaving your afternoons free.
• Skill Mastery: We provide a structured environment where you can become proficient in specialized industrial heating and kiln operations within just 3 months.
• Technical Growth: Enhance your expertise in precision measurement and blueprint reading in a high‑tech manufacturing setting.
• Safety-First Culture: We provide all necessary PPE and maintain a supportive environment focused on your well‑being.

Responsibilities Include

• Kiln Preparation: Plan and build car configurations, stacking products in specific patterns on racks and platforms for tunnel or periodic kilns.
• Technical Assembly: Utilize manufacturing instructions to apply deck batts, blocks, clamps, and fillers to secure products for the firing process.
• Production Scheduling: Select products based on specific burn types and dates to align with the firing schedule.
• Product Extraction: Draw finished products from kilns manually or by utilizing hoists and truck cars.
• Quality Inspection: Move products to stripping areas and perform thorough visual inspections for defects.
• Inventory & Logistics: Maintain an organized workflow and perform other related duties as assigned to support the manufacturing team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints and perform intermediate math.
• Precision Tools: Proficiency in using measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and measuring tapes in both standard and metric units.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; must be able to repetitively lift or move up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Visual Acuity: Strong close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception are required for inspection and safety.
• Environmental Adaptability: Comfortable working near moving mechanical parts and in environments that may occasionally include heat, fumes, or dust (PPE provided).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay: Compensation is determined by candidate experience, education, certifications, and specific job-related skills.

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes premium health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and eligibility for an incentive recognition bonus program.

Growth: Access to training and development to expand your technical certifications.

Apply Today!

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? Join a team that values technical expertise!

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.