Production Machine Operator I (1st Shift) - Hands-on & Growth

NextDeavor; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

Sick leave eligibility

Job summary

NextDeavor is hiring a Production Machine Operator 1 to support a 1st shift, onsite production team from 5:00am to 1:30pm, Monday–Friday, with potential for additional hours as needed. You will set up, operate, and maintain machinery, follow precise blueprints, and ensure parts meet exact specifications.

You will troubleshoot, maintain equipment, monitor materials, and verify tolerances with precision tools.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience operating machinery in a factory or industrial setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with lathes, milling machines, and stamping presses.
• Knowledge of tooling and ability to work with a variety of materials.
• Proficiency with hand tools and ability to perform basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on production machinery and test equipment.
• Follow job travelers, blueprints, schematics, models, and specifications to complete assigned work.
• Troubleshoot machines and implement solutions to restore peak performance.
• Maintain adequate raw material stock and perform scheduled equipment maintenance.
• Verify production items are within tolerances and meet documented specifications.
• Use hand tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers) to ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet targets and quality standards.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned; maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Mathematical proficiency

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

NextDeavor is hiring a Production Machine Operator 1 to support a 1st shift, onsite production team from 5:00am to 1:30pm, Monday–Friday, with potential for additional hours as needed. You will set up, operate, and maintain machinery, follow precise blueprints, and ensure parts meet exact specifications.

You will troubleshoot, maintain equipment, monitor materials, and verify tolerances with precision tools.