machine operator.

We are hiring an experienced Machine Operator to set up and operate CNC, automatic, and manual machinery, including surface grinders, centerless grinders, and screw machines. In this role, you will read blueprints and shop travelers, perform in-process quality inspections using micrometers, verniers, and optical comparators, and handle routine troubleshooting and machine adjustments. Qualified candidates must have proven machine setup experience, solid print-reading ability, and the physical capability to lift up to 60 lbs. Apply today to join a precision manufacturing team

salary: $65,000 - $68,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Machine Setup & Operation: Sets up and runs advanced and intermediate metal fabrication and finishing machinery (e.g., screw machines, surface grinders, centerless grinders involving advanced difficulty-level angles, and CNC equipment).
  
  
• Work Order & Print Execution: Performs operations following routers, travelers, blueprints, and internal manufacturing, quality, and environmental/safety procedures.
  
  
• Quality & Inspection: Reads blueprints and utilizes precision measuring instruments (micrometers, verniers, optical comparators, dial indicators, gauges, and scales) to conduct advanced dimensional and visual inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished components.
  
  
• Process Deviation & Documentation: Notifies leadpersons/supervisors of any process, quality, maintenance, or safety deviations and properly documents discrepancies.
  
  
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Performs pre- and post-operational checks, routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor adjustments/repairs; assists higher-level technicians on complex repairs when needed.
  
  
• Material Handling & Staging: Racks and unracks parts/materials; manually lifts and moves up to 60 lbs frequently, utilizing material handling equipment for heavier loads.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement & Training: Recommends solutions to production bottlenecks; helps train lower-level operators in machining and departmental procedures as assigned.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

wearing steel toe shoes

working in a non-temperature controlled environment

manual lifting up to 60lbs

standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

CNC

Setting

Monitoring

Blueprint Reading

Micrometer

Calipers

Manual Machining

Fabrication

Finishing

Grinders

Quality Inspection

Setup

Screw Machines

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.