Multidepartment Machine Operator – 1st Shift

Filtration Group; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave

Health and wellness benefits

Health insurance

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive and engaged workplaceculture

Job summary

Filtration Group is seeking an experienced manufacturing Operator in Kenosha, WI to run equipment across multiple departments, ensure quality, and support production schedules. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, using tools, and training new operators.

The position offers hands-on growth in a collaborative plant environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and the ability to work overtime as needed, with strong attention to safety and detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate in three or more departments on critical equipment
• Knowledge of company products and procedures.
• Customer focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to work overtime on short notice.
• Able to reach, bend, lift (up to 50 lbs.), twist, squat, push and pull.
• Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more pieces of machinery across multiple departments.
• Perform operations efficiently and safely with minimal supervision.
• Monitor production to assure quality standards are met.
• Able to train new operators.
• Be able to shift between departments based on demand fluctuations in critical positions.
• Assist the Line Lead and Group Lead with ensuring the department follows the production schedule
• Provide coverage in the absence of Line Leads and Group Leads for supervisory responsibilities when necessary
• Start and stop machine at specified intervals. Operate machine(s) per specifications at standard efficiency.
• Perform set-up duties and make minor equipment adjustments as agreed upon with Maintenance.
• Immediately stops malfunctioning equipment and notifies supervisor or mechanic that repairs or adjustments are necessary.
• Report to supervisor any situation where the operation deviates from acceptable quality, production or safety standards.
• Monitor raw material usage and report excessive loss to the supervisor
• Document daily production, as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and keep equipment cleaned at all times.
• Follow all company rules and regulations, per the Employee Handbook or department policy.
• Perform other duties and work in other departments as required.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds overhead
• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools and high pressure washer
• Must be able to learn to operate machinery via PLC interface

Skills

Machinery operation

Overtime readiness

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Cross-department work

PLC operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

High-pressure washer

Job description

Filtration Group is seeking an experienced manufacturing Operator in Kenosha, WI to run equipment across multiple departments, ensure quality, and support production schedules. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, using tools, and training new operators.

The position offers hands-on growth in a collaborative plant environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and the ability to work overtime as needed, with strong attention to safety and detail.