The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Machine Operator to work at a company located in the Vicksburg, MI area!
Job Title: Machine Operator
Job Location:
Vicksburg, MI
Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits:
1st Shift- Mon-Fri | 6:45AM - 3PM $16
2nd Shift- Mon-Fri | 2:45PM- 11PM $17
3rd Shift- Sun-Thurs | 10:45 PM- 7 AM $17
4th Shift -Sat-Mon | 6:45 AM - 7 PM $16.50 (36 hrs. worked paid at 40 hrs. worked)
5th Shift -Fri-Sun | 6:45 PM- 7 AM $17 (36 hrs. worked paid at 40 hrs. worked)
Job Description:
Position Requirements & Responsibilities
Employees will operate injection molding presses and/or perform hand assembly operations, including loading parts, running production cycles, inspecting and packaging finished products, and preparing products for shipment. All employees are expected to follow work instructions, quality standards, safety procedures, and customer requirements while meeting established productivity targets.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- This is a standing position. Employees must remain on their feet throughout the shift except during scheduled breaks (two paid breaks and one 15-minute unpaid lunch). Seating is not available at the press.
- Frequent walking, reaching, and repetitive use of hands and arms is required.
- Occasional bending, crouching, and climbing may be necessary.
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Good vision is required, including close vision, distance vision, color recognition, and depth perception.
- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment around moving machinery, with moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to heat, fumes, and airborne particles.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate injection molding presses and perform assembly tasks in accordance with established work instructions.
- Review and follow all production, inspection, quality, and packaging requirements before starting work.
- Monitor product quality and perform required inspections.
- Accurately record production data, including quantities produced, scrap, labels, and other required documentation.
- Package and label products according to specifications.
- Report equipment malfunctions, production concerns, safety hazards, and quality issues promptly to the Supervisor or Plant Manager.
- Maintain required production rates and productivity standards.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, and coworkers.
- Assist in other production areas as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous injection molding experience is preferred but not required; successful completion of company training is required.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
- Basic computer, communication, math, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a structured manufacturing environment while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.
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