Production Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Production Machine Operator to operate and support automated laminating and die cutting systems, ensuring parts meet precise specifications.

You will set up machines, adjust process parameters, monitor quality with calipers, CMMs, and inspection equipment, and collaborate with engineering to launch a new production cell in our facility.

Qualifications

• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with machine interfaces and automated control systems.
• Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers.
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as needed.
• Experience with lamination, film processing, or rotary die cutting preferred.
• Experience with automated inspection or vision systems (e.g., Keyence) preferred.
• Experience using CMM systems; ability to interpret inspection or dimensional data preferred.
• Experience supporting new equipment or process launches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor automated laminating and die cut machines.
• Adjust machine parameters and process settings to maintain product quality.
• Operate with custom machine software and automated inspection systems.
• Interpret inspection data and dimensional measurements to guide process adjustments.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using calipers, CMM, and automated inspection equipment.
• Apply basic SPC to monitor process performance.
• Conduct minor troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain production and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support process improvements.

Skills

Automation equipment

Machine interfaces

Calipers

SPC basics

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Lamination

Film processing

Rotary die cutting

Vision systems

CMM interpretation

New equipment launches

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Machine Operator to operate and support automated laminating and die cutting systems to produce precision die-cut components. This role is responsible for machine setup, operation, parameter adjustments, and quality monitoring to ensure parts are consistently produced within specification.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-moving team launching a new manufacturing cell, helping scale an exciting new product from initial startup to high-volume production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor automated laminating and die cut machines
• Adjust machine parameters and process settings to maintain product quality
• Operate with custom machine software and automated inspection systems
• Interpret inspection data and dimensional measurements to guide process adjustments
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using tools such as calipers, CMM systems, and automated inspection equipment
• Apply basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor process performance
• Conduct minor troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
• Maintain production and quality documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support process improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment
• Familiarity with machine interfaces and automated control systems
• Experience with precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers)
• Basic understanding of SPC
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as needed

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with lamination, film processing, or rotary die cutting
  • Experience with automated inspection or vision systems (e.g., Keyence)
  • Experience using CMM systems; ability to interpret inspection or dimensional data
  • Prior experience supporting new equipment or process launches