Production Machine Operator

AstraNova Solar; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergieDock in Richardson, TX is seeking a Production Machine Operator to operate, monitor, and inspect equipment used in solar manufacturing. You will follow established procedures, identify issues promptly, and act within training to ensure safe operations and product quality.

Responsibilities include starting and stopping production systems, adjusting settings, and recording outputs while adhering to safety standards and lockout/tagout protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or machine operation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical controls including sensors, switches, control panels, and emergency stops.
• Strong hands-on skills and ability to use common hand tools.
• Ability to follow operating instructions, recognize equipment issues, and report them promptly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, start, operate, and shut down production equipment per procedures.
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality; promptly report abnormalities.
• Adjust machine settings within authorized limits to meet production needs.
• Respond to alarms and perform basic troubleshooting within training scope.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and operator-level maintenance.
• Record production output, downtime, and equipment issues; follow lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Electrical controls basics

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Solar manufacturing experience

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Job description

• EnergieDock is hiring a Production Machine Operator to operate, monitor, and inspect equipment used in solar manufacturing. This role follows established procedures, identifies equipment or product issues promptly, and takes appropriate action within the scope of training and authorization to support safe operations and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, start, operate, and shut down production equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality, and promptly identify and report abnormalities.
• Adjust machine settings within authorized limits to meet production requirements.
• Respond to equipment alarms and perform basic troubleshooting within the scope of training and authorization.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and operator-level maintenance.
• Record production output, downtime, and equipment issues, and follow applicable machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or machine operation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical controls, including sensors, switches, control panels, and emergency stops.
• Strong hands-on skills and the ability to use common hand tools.
• Ability to follow operating instructions, recognize common equipment issues, and report them promptly.
• Dependable attendance, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Experience in solar manufacturing or automated production lines is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese or English in the workplace is preferred.

About EnergieDock

EnergieDock manufactures junction boxes for solar products. We are growing our production team in Richardson, TX, and are looking for dependable, detail-oriented people who value quality, safety, and teamwork. We provide opportunities to learn new skills and grow with the company.