Machine Operator – 1st Shift
- Pay Rate: $17/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 3 months with a possibility of extension
- Location: Montgomeryville, PA 18936 (Onsite)
- Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM (4/40 schedule, 40 hours/week)
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Overview
- The Machine Operator (1st Shift) will operate production machinery, monitor quality and performance, perform basic maintenance, and support the production team to meet plant and safety goals
Responsibilities
- Operate production machinery while ensuring quality output and optimal performance.
- Make necessary machine adjustments using hand tools and company-provided supplies.
- Complete paperwork and data entry per ISO and department standards.
- Review job jackets and proofs to confirm customer specifications (materials, finish, stamping process, etc.).
- Report any quality, production, or maintenance issues to the Production Lead or Process Team Coach.
- Identify and correct machinery operation issues; seek assistance when needed.
- Communicate shift handover information regarding job and machine status.
- Perform routine operator maintenance.
- Set up and operate specialized finishing equipment per job requirements.
- Support the 5S continuous improvement program and participate in audits and improvement tasks.
- Update the production floor supervision system to reflect machine status changes.
- Provide coverage for other operators during breaks and assist other departments when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write English (required for security and safety).
- Basic math skills.
- Familiarity with basic hand tools and calipers.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with manual labor and moderate noise exposure.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience operating production machinery.
Physical Demands
- Work performed in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise (below 85 dB).
- Safety shoes and additional PPE (e.g., safety glasses) required per local policy.
- Ability to distinguish colors across the full color spectrum.
- Repetitive motion and excellent hand-eye coordination required.
- Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
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