Precision Production Set-Up & Operator

Red Seal Recruiting; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking a Production Set-Up & Operator for a manufacturing facility in Iowa. You will assist with machine setup, daily production, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining various production equipment, inspecting materials and finished products, and troubleshooting equipment issues to improve setup times and overall quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with roll mills or machine setup preferred (2–5 years).
• Ability to read blueprints, work orders, and production documents.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain roll mills and other bar-processing equipment.
• Operate processing machines, packaging machines, cutoff dies, and related tools.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Production workflow

Roll-forming knowledge

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety compliance

Forklift certification (training)

Crane operation certification (trained

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2–5 years roll mill/machine setup experience

1–3 months related experience/training

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking a Production Set-Up & Operator for a manufacturing facility in Iowa. You will assist with machine setup, daily production, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining various production equipment, inspecting materials and finished products, and troubleshooting equipment issues to improve setup times and overall quality.