Production Operator

Nebraska First Staffing; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska First Staffing in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Production Operator to work a steady weekday shift. You’ll perform hands-on production, learn varying stations, and ensure quality as you gain experience on the floor.

The role emphasizes operating machines, following drawings, inspecting parts, completing paperwork, and mentoring new teammates while upholding safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of production experience or training.
• Detail-oriented with ability to read instructions and drawings.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and weight conversions.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines and fixtures to meet quality/output goals.
• Follow work orders and drawings to assemble, position, and align parts.
• Inspect parts during production and verify specifications with gauges.
• Complete production paperwork as needed.
• Rotate through stations and attend required training.
• Assist new team members in operating equipment and reading drawings.
• Follow safety procedures and assist with special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Reading work instructions

Mathematical calculations

Manual dexterity

Mentoring teammates

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring gauges

Calculator

Job description

Production Operator | Lincoln, NE
Schedule — Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Don't see the shift you want? Be sure to ask if you have another preference.

Put your production experience to work on a steady weekday shift. Nebraska First Staffing is hiring a Production Operator who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in getting the details right, and is ready to learn different stations on the production floor.

What you’ll do

• Operate production machines, equipment, and fixtures to meet quality and output goals.
• Follow work orders, engineering drawings, and verbal instructions to assemble, position, and align parts.
• Inspect parts during production and use gauges and other measuring tools to verify they meet specifications.
• Complete production paperwork as needed.
• Rotate through production stations within the department and attend required training.
• Help new team members learn to operate equipment and read specification sheets and engineering drawings.
• Follow quality and safety procedures and assist with special projects as assigned.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of production experience or training.
• Attention to detail and the ability to see clearly, with or without corrective lenses, for quality checks.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, engineering drawings, and workplace policies.
• Basic math skills, including weight conversions, multiplication, and division, and the ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements using both hands.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.

Nebraska First Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform a job function, please contact Nebraska First Staffing to discuss your needs.