Weekend Shift Machine Operator III

Nichols Portland Inc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Portland Inc in Portland, ME is hiring a Manufacturing Operator. The role involves machine operation, loading/unloading parts, performing SPC-driven inspections, and assisting with setup and tooling changes under standard work instructions.

Schedule options include 36 hours on a 3‑12 hour shift, paid 40 hours, with shifts on Friday–Sunday or Thursday–Saturday. The pay range is $18.00–$23.00 per hour, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with process sheets.
• Knowledge of SPC requirements.
• Familiar with gaging instruments and methods.
• Proficient in general shop math with decimals and tolerances.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to follow verbal and written direction.
• Team-oriented and able to work independently.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Machine operation including loading and unloading of parts according to standard work instructions.
• Visual and mechanical inspection of parts.
• Basic job set-up.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, unsafe and unusual conditions.
• Perform SPC requirements.
• Assist senior operators with set-up/tooling changeovers.
• Assist engineers with process improvement activities.
• Participate in cross-training activities.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Maintain work area and equipment per 5S and maintenance guidelines.

Skills

SPC knowledge

Shop math

Mechanical aptitude

Process sheets

Gaging instruments

Teamwork

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 2400 Congress Street,Portland, ME, 04102,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Profit Sharing
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Essential Functions:

• Machine operation including loading and unloading of parts according to standard work instructions
• Visual and mechanical inspection of parts
• Basic job set-up
• Trouble-shooting minor equipment issues
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, unsafe and unusual conditions
• Perform statistical process control (SPC) requirements
• Assist senior operators with set-up/tooling changeovers
• Assist engineers with process improvement activities
• Participate in cross-training activities
• Adhere to all environmental health and safety rules and regulations
• Maintain quality standards
• Maintain work area and equipment in accordance with 5S and Operator Maintenance Guidelines
• Perform other duties as required or directed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be proficient in working with process sheets
• Have knowledge of SPC requirements
• Be familiar with a variety of gaging instruments and methods
• Be proficient in general shop math including decimals and measurements with very close tolerances
• Have good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow verbal and written direction
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Willingness to learn

Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel):

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with presswork, machine tools, oils, and chemicals
• Ability to conduct processes that are repetitive
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs without assistance

• Ability to travel to vendor or customer sites
• Ability to speak and listen to express ideas

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Schedule choice of: Work 36 hours (3-12 hour shifts) and we pay you for 40

Friday, Saturday, Sunday- 6am- 6pm

Saturday, Sunday, Monday- 6am-6pm

Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 6am-6pm

Friday, Saturday, Monday- 6am-6pm

Essential Functions:

• Machine operation including loading and unloading of parts according to standard work instructions
• Visual and mechanical inspection of parts
• Basic job set-up
• Trouble-shooting minor equipment issues
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, unsafe and unusual conditions
• Perform statistical process control (SPC) requirements
• Assist senior operators with set-up/tooling changeovers
• Assist engineers with process improvement activities
• Participate in cross-training activities
• Adhere to all environmental health and safety rules and regulations
• Maintain quality standards
• Maintain work area and equipment in accordance with 5S and Operator Maintenance Guidelines
• Perform other duties as required or directed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be proficient in working with process sheets
• Have knowledge of SPC requirements
• Be familiar with a variety of gaging instruments and methods
• Be proficient in general shop math including decimals and measurements with very close tolerances
• Have good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow verbal and written direction
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Willingness to learn

Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel):

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with presswork, machine tools, oils, and chemicals
• Ability to conduct processes that are repetitive
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs without assistance

• Ability to travel to vendor or customer sites
• Ability to speak and listen to express ideas

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Summary

Essential Functions:

• Machine operation including loading and unloading of parts according to standard work instructions
• Visual and mechanical inspection of parts
• Basic job set-up
• Trouble-shooting minor equipment issues
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, unsafe and unusual conditions
• Perform statistical process control (SPC) requirements
• Assist senior operators with set-up/tooling changeovers
• Assist engineers with process improvement activities
• Participate in cross-training activities
• Adhere to all environmental health and safety rules and regulations
• Maintain quality standards
• Maintain work area and equipment in accordance with 5S and Operator Maintenance Guidelines
• Perform other duties as required or directed

Schedule choice of: Work 36 hours (3-12 hour shifts) and we pay you for 40

Friday, Saturday, Sunday- 6am- 6pm

Saturday, Sunday, Monday- 6am-6pm

Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 6am-6pm

Friday, Saturday, Monday- 6am-6pm

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be proficient in working with process sheets
• Have knowledge of SPC requirements
• Be familiar with a variety of gaging instruments and methods
• Be proficient in general shop math including decimals and measurements with very close tolerances
• Have good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow verbal and written direction
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Willingness to learn

Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel):

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with presswork, machine tools, oils, and chemicals
• Ability to conduct processes that are repetitive
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs without assistance

• Ability to travel to vendor or customer sites
• Ability to speak and listen to express ideas

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.