Precision Machine Operator – Lean Manufacturing & Quality

Spectrum Brands, Inc; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands, Inc. in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Machine Operator to set up, operate, monitor, and changeover assigned equipment. You will make adjustments to maintain safety and quality, and work with maintenance on preventive tasks while supporting cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include following safety PPE rules, ensuring quality production, and using HMI to process daily schedules, with a focus on reducing downtime and scrap through KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fork truck certification (internal training provided).
• Trained in lockout tagout procedures (internal training provided).
• 3-5 years of machine operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols, lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
• Ensure production meets quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized 5S work area.
• Use HMI touch screen to set up and process jobs per daily schedules.
• Capture equipment KPIs using FLEX Metrics.
• Develop understanding of equipment to improve quality and reduce scrap.
• Assist in equipment troubleshooting to identify root causes.
• Assist in development of SOPs.
• Collaborate with maintenance on preventive maintenance activities.
• Work with plant cross‑functional teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

MS Office basic skills

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma

Fork truck certification

Lockout/tagout training

Machine operator experience 3-5 years

Job description

Spectrum Brands, Inc. in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Machine Operator to set up, operate, monitor, and changeover assigned equipment. You will make adjustments to maintain safety and quality, and work with maintenance on preventive tasks while supporting cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include following safety PPE rules, ensuring quality production, and using HMI to process daily schedules, with a focus on reducing downtime and scrap through KPI tracking.