Skilled Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Cookeville seeks skilled machine operators to keep production moving. You will operate and monitor production machinery, perform routine checks, adjust settings, and assist with minor maintenance.

Ideal candidates have machine operation experience in manufacturing, maintenance experience preferred, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Shift opportunities include first and second shifts with pay between $21 and $22 per hour. EOE.

Qualifications

• Machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery to ensure efficient output.
• Perform routine checks and basic troubleshooting on equipment.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks and support repair efforts.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Machine operation

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Keep Production Moving—Skilled Machine Operator Roles with Competitive Pay!

Step into a hands-on role where your skills help keep production running smoothly and efficiently. Join a well-established manufacturing environment in the Cookeville area where reliability, teamwork, and mechanical know-how are valued every day. If you enjoy working with equipment and solving problems, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

What you’ll do:

• Operate and monitor production machinery to ensure efficient output
• Perform routine checks and basic troubleshooting on equipment
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and consistency
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks and support repair efforts
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized

What you need:

• Previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting
• Industrial maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Pay & Schedule:

• Pay: $21–$22 per hour
• Schedule: Shift details provided during interview (1st and/or 2nd shift opportunities)

EOE | Drug-Free Workplace