Second-Shift Machine Operator: Training & Growth

Bruker; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Bruker is seeking a Manufacturing Production Operator at its Carteret, NJ facility to help ensure machines run safely and efficiently while maintaining high-quality production. You will perform pre-start checks, monitor equipment, and collaborate with maintenance and QA teams to implement process improvements.

The role operates on a second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with opportunities for growth, safety training, and benefits consistent with Bruker’s comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must have basic math and computer skills (e.g., "Microsoft Excel").
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and calibrated equipment.
• Ability to read and understand all safety operating procedures and to use all safety features and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must have US Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines (MSIs) via performing necessary mechanical adjustments.
• Performs regular quality control throughout the shift and visual quality checks.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all the machines within respective workstations.
• Inform the maintenance team of any needed machine repairs or concerns.
• Complete accurate documentation and record-keeping on production operator logs.
• Actively engages with quality and process engineers to assist and implement operational changes in compliance with established MSI standards.
• Comply with company safety standards and procedures.
• Ensures safe working practices are being followed.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues accordingly.
• Assist with Bruker OST's onboarding efforts by participating in activities that support the training of others.
• Cross-training as required per business needs.
• Assist with problem-solving and root cause analysis skills to assist with the corrective action process.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic math

Excel

English communication

Read procedures

Safety procedures

Overtime

US Citizenship or PR

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Bruker is seeking a Manufacturing Production Operator at its Carteret, NJ facility to help ensure machines run safely and efficiently while maintaining high-quality production. You will perform pre-start checks, monitor equipment, and collaborate with maintenance and QA teams to implement process improvements.

The role operates on a second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with opportunities for growth, safety training, and benefits consistent with Bruker’s comprehensive compensation package.