Top 45 entry level machine operator Jobs in lenexa, ks

Molding Process Technician
Silgan Dispensing —Grandview, MO
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sheetmetal Fabricator - HVAC
mSupply —Kansas City, KS
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
United Heating Cooling & Plumbing —Grandview, MO
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Machinist
Eskridge, Inc —Olathe, KS
- From $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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CNC Machine Operator
Motive Companies —Olathe, KS
- $21.50 - $28.00 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Machine learning
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Machine operator Laser and Press
Alliance Workforce —Kansas City, KS
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
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Print Press & Bindery Operator - 2nd Shift
Deluxe —Lenexa, KS
- $18.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Print Press & Bindery Operator - 2nd Shift
Deluxe —Lenexa, KS
- $19.50 - $28.50 an hour
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Press Brake Operator
Webco Manufacturing Inc. —Olathe, KS
- $23 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Quality control
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Automated Machine Operator
Faith Technologies Inc. —Olathe, KS
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse
- Entry level
Packaging Support
Grön Confections —Kansas City, MO
- $17 an hour
- 21 years or older
- 1 year
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Forklift Operator (Order Picker/Reach Truck) - Nights
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits —Edwardsville, KS
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Extended hours
- Forklift
- 21 years or older
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Machine Operator/Assembler
RB America, Corp —Kansas City, MO
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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CNC Machinist
SOR Controls Group —Lenexa, KS
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
CNC Machinist | Monday-Thursday | Overnight
SOR Controls Group —Lenexa, KS
- Overnight shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
CNC Machine Operator - Press Brake & Punch Machine - 1st shift
Systemair Mfg Inc —Lenexa, KS
- CAD
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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CNC Machine Operator - Press Brake & Punch Machine - 2nd shift
Systemair Mfg Inc —Lenexa, KS
- CAD
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Painter
Faith Technologies Inc. —Olathe, KS
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
- Warehouse
POWDER COAT OPERATOR
Allegiant Manufacturing —Kansas City, KS
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2nd Shift Machine Operator (Manufacturing) – Gel Pack Lines
Pelton Shepherd Industries —North Kansas City, MO
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Molding Process Technician

Silgan Dispensing -
Grandview, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $25 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Manufacturing equipment maintenance
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Schematics
Interpreting technical drawings
Forklift
Shop math
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
High school diploma or GED
Assembly
Power tools
Manufacturing
Hand tools
Mechanical troubleshooting
Production troubleshooting

Full Job Description

Company Overview
Silgan Containers is a leading provider of metal food packaging, renowned for our commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and quality. We serve some of the most respected brands and pride ourselves on technical expertise and innovative manufacturing practices. Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Molding Process Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining various molding equipment to ensure high-quality production of food packaging products. Your expertise will help optimize processes, uphold safety standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

SUMMARY:

The Molding Process Technician tends to several injection molding machines and industrial robots to mold plastic components to specifications. This position requires the ability to plan and perform a sequence of operations while making major decisions involving the running or stopping of molds and machines. This position also supports the training of new Molding Process Technician Trainees in injection molding processing as well as assisting in the development of the trainees understanding of internal processes and procedures.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL:

All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers.

Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees.

Silgan co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the

environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our HH&B Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and WestRock management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines.

· Set-up machines, heater boxes, cooling systems, valve gate systems and robotics to achieve maximum operating efficiencies.

· Must be able to perform basic and complex machine recycling procedures along with following proper restarting/shutdown procedures

· Perform complex root cause analysis on production, machine, tooling and process issues

· Sets up molding processes using decoupled molding principles and developed process control limits

· Maintain quality parts by adjusting machine controls using decoupled molding principles.

· Run samples of color, material or processes as required

· Monitors machine parameters on Mattec system to ensure process compliance

· Drive forklift in/out of doors to move material, production and molds as needed

· Enter production data in computer and analyze data.

· Fill out charts and other reports and generate checklists.

· Perform Molding Associate duties during 1st article inspection process

· Must be able to use some adjustable measuring instruments such as micrometers and various gauges.

· Must know molding of various plastic materials as well as hydraulic, electrical/PLC’s and mechanical maintenance.

· Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor/lead

· Must follow all work rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in maintenance, manufacturing, or mechanical systems preferred

1–3 years of experience in assembly, maintenance, or related mechanical/technical roles
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production or assembly equipment
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work instructions
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Willingness to learn and adapt to new equipment and processes

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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entry level machine operator jobs in lenexa, ks

Molding Process Technician

Sheetmetal Fabricator - HVAC

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Machinist

CNC Machine Operator

Machine operator Laser and Press

Print Press & Bindery Operator - 2nd Shift

Print Press & Bindery Operator - 2nd Shift

Press Brake Operator

Automated Machine Operator

Packaging Support

Forklift Operator (Order Picker/Reach Truck) - Nights

Machine Operator/Assembler

CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist | Monday-Thursday | Overnight

CNC Machine Operator - Press Brake & Punch Machine - 1st shift

CNC Machine Operator - Press Brake & Punch Machine - 2nd shift

Painter

POWDER COAT OPERATOR

2nd Shift Machine Operator (Manufacturing) – Gel Pack Lines

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