Production Operator in Fairfield

Energy Jobline ZR; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick leave

Employer-paid life/AD&D

Wellness program

Onsite parking

Job summary

Mattr in the United States is seeking a Production Operator to support spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting operations. You will set up, monitor, and adjust equipment to meet customer specs and production targets in a fast-paced plant.

You’ll read work orders, feed materials, inspect outputs, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams. This role emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience; extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding is a plus.
• Ability to read gauges and perform measurements to specifications.
• Basic computer skills to input production data into tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on quality and safety.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team.
• High manual dexterity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read safety rules and operation manuals.
• Visual ability to inspect materials for quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment across spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting processes.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Position, adjust, and feed materials to complete work orders.
• Read and interpret work orders to determine product specs and material requirements.
• Load spools of material and assemble packaging as required.
• Inspect completed workpieces for defects and sort by quality standards.
• Ensure all work is within control limits and customer requirements.
• Forecast production needs to support scheduling and daily orders.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Operate equipment safely and participate in HSE initiatives.
• Follow Leader Standard Work and contribute to a safe environment.
• Support continuous improvement and communicate equipment issues to maintenance.
• Provide training to new and junior employees and mentor others.
• Flex across different production roles to support demand.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading gauges

Manual dexterity

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tracking systems

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary

The Production Operator plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by operating, monitoring, and adjusting production equipment to meet customer specifications and production targets. Supporting multiple functional areas—including spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting—this role ensures product quality, safety, and efficiency. By adhering to SOPs, maintaining equipment performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, the Production Operator helps deliver consistent, high-quality output in a dynamic production environment.

• Extrusion Operator - responsible for operating and optimizing extrusion/expansion equipment to ensure consistent production of high-quality products that meet customer specifications. This role is critical in maintaining production efficiency, equipment performance, and product integrity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Cutting Line Operator - ensures accurate cutting and finishing of materials to meet customer specifications and production requirements. This role plays a key part in final product quality by maintaining precision, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards throughout the cutting process.
• Brady Spooling Operator - responsible for managing spooling operations to ensure materials are properly loaded, processed, and packaged according to customer and production requirements. This role is essential in maintaining workflow efficiency, product quality, and safe handling of materials.
• Rewinding Spooling Operator- responsible for setting up, feeding, spooling, cutting, packaging, providing support to Brady Spooling and other necessary activities to complete work orders according to customer’s specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment across spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting processes.
• Monitor machine operation and make adjustments as required to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Position, adjust, and manually feed materials to complete work orders.
• Read and interpret work orders to determine product specifications and material requirements.
• Load spools of material and assemble spools and packaging as required.
• Inspect completed workpieces for defects and sort materials based on quality standards.
• Ensure all work is completed within specified control limits and customer requirements.
• Forecast production needs to support scheduling demands and daily orders.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively at all times.
• Participate in and support Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) initiatives to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workplace.
• Follow “Leader Standard Work” expectations and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.
• Communicate equipment issues to supervisors and collaborate with maintenance to resolve problems.
• Provide training and mentorship to new and junior employees, ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety standards.
• Flex across different production roles and support team needs based on production demands.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing experience ; extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding experience is an asset.
• Ability to read gauges, perform measurements, and calculate to specifications.
• Basic computer skills with ability to input production data into tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of manual dexterity, motivation, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Visual ability to inspect and evaluate materials for quality.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and industrial equipment.
• Moderate noise levels with occasional higher levels for short durations.
• Prolonged standing and repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Frequent lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Why Join Mattr? (USA Hourly)

• Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, vested from day one
• Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)
• Year-round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training
• Onsite parking + staff social events

Company Description

For 50+ years we’ve delivered highly engineered technologies and solutions to support infrastructure projects around the world. You can find our brands in energy, automotive, communication, water management, utilities and transportation markets to name a few other industries.

We Engage
We work with our customers to understand their specific markets and needs. Our deep expertise allows us to appreciate and address their challenges. We are a true partner every step of the way.

We Innovate
Using our expertise and creativity, we imagine new possibilities. With purpose and agility, we solve complex challenges and deliver innovative technologies.

We Create
We develop reliable products, equipment and systems. Our commitment to quality ensures consistent and enduring results for our customers.

Company DescriptionFor 50+ years we’ve delivered highly engineered technologies and solutions to support infrastructure projects around the world. You can find our brands in energy, automotive, communication, water management, utilities and transportation markets to name a few other industries.We EngageWe work with our customers to understand their specific markets and needs. Our deep expertise allows us to appreciate and address their challenges. We are a true partner every step of the way.We InnovateUsing our expertise and creativity, we imagine new possibilities. With purpose and agility, we solve complex challenges and deliver innovative technologies.We CreateWe develop reliable products, equipment and systems. Our commitment to quality ensures consistent and enduring results for our customers.