PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a production operator for precision sheet metal work in a manufacturing setting. You will set up, load, operate fabrication equipment, and perform deburring, cleaning, and basic assembly on metal parts.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts with calipers and micrometers, recording counts, and maintaining logs. The role requires safety discipline and teamwork in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering blueprints and applying GD&T symbols.
• 1+ years in precision sheet metal fabrication or similar environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality standards.
• Able to read work instructions and routing sheets.
• Stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sheet metal fabrication equipment and finishing tools.
• Load materials and unload finished parts safely.
• Perform deburring, cleaning, grinding, and basic assembly.
• Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges for tolerances.
• Monitor operations and report defects or wear promptly.
• Maintain production logs and count documentation.
• Follow PPE rules and 5S workplace organization.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Laser cutting

Waterjet

CNC operations

Read blueprints

GD&T symbols

Forklift/Overhead crane

Maintenance basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Tape measures

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up, load, and operate production machinery, fabrication equipment, and secondary finishing tools.
• Load raw materials (sheet metal, stock components) and unload finished components safely.
• Perform routine deburring, cleaning, grinding, and basic assembly on fabricated metal parts.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and visual standards to verify adherence to tolerances and blueprints.
• Monitor machine operations to detect defects, unusual wear, or mechanical issues, reporting anomalies promptly.
• Maintain clear production logs, track job travelers, and document completed counts accurately.
• Adhere to strict shop safety standards, PPE requirements, and 5S workplace organization principles.

Skills

• Prior experience in precision sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, waterjet, stamping, or CNC operations.
• Familiarity with aerospace-grade or tight-tolerance manufacturing standards (such as ISO 9001 or AS9100).
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, GD&T symbols, and job travelers.
• Forklift or overhead crane operation certification/experience.
• Basic knowledge of routine machine maintenance, tool changes, or preventative maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent practical shop experience.
• 1+ years of experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, or machine shop environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and metal finishing tools (e.g., grinders, deburring tools).
• Ability to read basic work instructions, production routing sheets, and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated competence using standard precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures).
• Ability to stand on feet for the duration of a shift and lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Solid communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Experience

1-4 years

Education

High School

Working Hours

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

DEI

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan