Operator - Night Shift

AJNW; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AstenJohnson is seeking a Machine Operator for the Waco, TX manufacturing site. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining production machinery to ensure safe, high‑quality output.

You will support continuous, efficient operations on the weekend schedule while adhering to safety and quality standards. Reporting to the Night Shift Production Team Leader, you’ll train operators, assist with preventive maintenance, load and unload materials, and complete production paperwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Machine Operator.
• Successful completion in‑house slitter, forklift, and needlepunch operator certification.
• Ability to read and understand production and safety manuals.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven reliability and commitment to team success.
• Ability to create and maintain a respectful, safe work environment.
• Must be able to regularly lift 50-75 lbs.
• Compliance with all AstenJohnson safety policies and procedures is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain various machines in a production environment.
• Serve as a back‑up for the senior operator in cases of an absence or scheduled day off.
• Assist in training Production Assistants and new Operators as required.
• Set up, operate, and maintain slitters, roll formers, unwind stations, and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain various forklifts and other material‑handling equipment.
• Conduct in‑progress and post‑job product inspections per management direction.
• Set all machine parameters (speed, size, shape) before operation and ensure calibration before and after production.
• Troubleshoot and correct machine faults promptly to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to all client job specifications and production standards.
• Complete all required production paperwork accurately and on time.
• Load and unload delivery trucks, trailers, and raw materials.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and assist with preventive maintenance as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and plant operations.

Skills

Machine operation

Multitasking

Time management

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Reading manuals

Customer focused

Reliability

Safe work environment

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

In-house forklift certification

In-house slitter certification

In-house needlepunch operator certification

Tools

Forklift

Slitter machines

Roll formers

Job description

WACO Site, 501 Tirey Road, Waco, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.

General Scope of Duties: Operators are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and operating production machinery to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing. Operators are expected to be reliable, attentive to detail, and committed to working within company safety and quality standards. Collaboration and teamwork are essential to success in this role. The primary goal is to support continuous, efficient operations over the designated weekend schedule while maintaining operational excellence and safety.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Safely operate and maintain various machines in a production environment.
• Serve as a back‑up for the senior operator in cases of an absence or scheduled day off.
• Assist in training Production Assistants and new Operators as required.
• Set up, operate, and maintain slitters, roll formers, unwind stations, and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain various forklifts and other material‑handling equipment.
• Conduct in‑progress and post‑job product inspections per management direction.
• Set all machine parameters (speed, size, shape) before operation and ensure calibration before and after production.
• Troubleshoot and correct machine faults promptly to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to all client job specifications and production standards.
• Complete all required production paperwork accurately and on time.
• Load and unload delivery trucks, trailers, and raw materials.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and assist with preventive maintenance as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and plant operations.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Machine Operator.
• Successful completion in‑house slitter, forklift, and needlepunch operator certification.
• Ability to read and understand production and safety manuals.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven reliability and commitment to team success.
• Ability to create and maintain a respectful, safe work environment.
• Must be able to regularly lift 50-75 lbs.
• Compliance with all AstenJohnson safety policies and procedures is mandatory.

2nd Shift- 7 PM- 7 AM

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Night Shift Production Team Leader

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Effort & Working Conditions:Normal work environment allows the associate to work and move about freely of the workstation. There may be some need to lift moderately heavy articles. The physical environment is clean and climate‑controlled within a partitioned workstation. There is frequent involvement in the manufacturing environment. Sensory attention is required to do keyboarding and ensure product quality. The associate frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.