Weekend Machine Operator - Sign on Bonus

Amerilux International; De Pere, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental

On-site gym

Retirement plan with match

Free lunches on-site

Tuition reimbursement

PTO / time off

Job summary

AmeriLux Family of Companies (AFoC) is hiring a Machine Operator for our new De Pere, Wisconsin plant. The role involves operating equipment, managing material flow, and ensuring production quality on a 12‑hour shift.

We offer a $1,250 sign‑on bonus, comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans, a retirement match, on‑site gym, free lunches, and tuition reimbursement. You must be able to stand 12 hours and lift up to 50 lb in a hot environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot machines and respond to alarms.
• Ability to stand for 12 hours straight on a production line.
• Ability to pull, lift, or carry at least 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, start, run, and shut down manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor material feeding systems and adjust to maintain continuous flow.
• Manage the material conveying process, including bulk offloading.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and adjustments per specs.
• Respond to alarms to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet standards.
• Address processing issues to meet customer requirements and minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper waste disposal to prevent pollution.
• Support changeovers and optimize production timelines.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Stand 12 hours

Lift 50 lbs

Team communication

Job description

Join the A-Team at AmeriLux Family of Companies (AFoC) as a Machine Operator in our brand new manufacturing plant!

Sign on bonus: $1,250.

Will be paid out in increments (90 days, 190 days and 1 year)

Strating pay $21-25/ hour

Depending on experience and shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the material conveying process, including big bag or bulk offloading.
• Monitor and troubleshoot material feeding systems to maintain continuous and consistent material flow.
• Set up, start, operate, and shut down equipment, ensuring full project set-ups for quality production.
• Adjust machine controls throughout runtime to maintain optimal performance.
• Perform machine maintenance and adjustments to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Respond to alarms and resolve issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency.
• Conduct thorough inspections throughout the production process to ensure finished products meet standards.
• Address and resolve processing issues to deliver customer requirements within business needs. Understand customer issues created by upstream processes from conveyance, forming, and cutting devices to ensure efficient and timely changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper waste disposal procedures to prevent environmental pollution.

Shifts & Schedule:

12-hour shift

• Friday - Sunday 5AM - 5PM OR 5PM -5AM

Overtime opportunities available

• Ability to troubleshoot machines
• Ability to stand 12 hours consecutively
• Ability to pull, lift, or carry at least 50 lbs
• Ability to perform in a hot environment
• Effective communication with team members and upper management

• Award winning zero-dollar deductible healthcare plan with yearly physical reimbursement
• Comprehensive vision, and dental plan
• Free onsite health clinic, ER services and Telehealth services
• Retirement plan and a company match
• Free onsite gym, pickleball, and basketball court
• Free monthly company lunches
• $500 referral program
• Front-loaded PTO
• Advancement opportunities
• On going training and tuition reimbursement