Title: Machine Operator
Location: Janesville, WI
Job Summary:
The Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to workplace safety while assisting with production, equipment operation, quality inspections, and general manufacturing tasks.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Operate and monitor manufacturing and production equipment to support daily output goals
- Assist with forming, assembling, or fabricating components according to production instructions or drawings
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality, dimensional, and production standards
- Use basic math skills and measuring tools, such as tape measures, to verify product specifications
- Make routine machine adjustments and assist with basic troubleshooting as needed
- Perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to help keep equipment running safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times
- Work closely with plant leadership and team members to meet production schedules
- Learn to safely perform fabrication tasks such as tack welding or torch operation, when required
- Learn to safely operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes (training and certification provided if needed)
- Support general manufacturing and production tasks as assigned
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Willingness to learn, be trained, and take direction
- Strong focus on safety and following procedures
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Basic math skills and ability to use simple measuring tools
- Mechanical interest or hands-on experience through work, school, or hobbies is a plus, but not required
- Forklift, crane, or equipment experience preferred, but not required
Physical & Mental Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for most of the shift
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing approximately 10–40 pounds
- Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and reaching, including overhead
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work safely around machinery
Work Environment:
- Work may take place indoors and/or outdoors depending on production needs
- Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, moving machinery, and industrial equipment
- Possible exposure to varying temperatures, including hot or cold conditions
- Occasional work in confined or limited-access spaces
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.
Pay: $22.67 - $34.02 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
