Top 34 Entry level machine operator Jobs in Madison, Wi

Machine Operator - Nights
Placon Corporation —Madison, WI
- $21.90 - $23.81 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- No experience needed
- English
- Forklift
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Painter
nVent —Oregon, WI
- Overtime
- Trade school
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Construction General Laborer (Pre-Apprentice) - Field
Muza Sheet Metal Co., LLC —Windsor, WI
- From $21.60 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Cutters and Routers -all shifts
GSP Marketing Technologies —Madison, WI
- Overtime
- Basic math
- English
- Forklift
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Machine Operator
MacLean Power Systems —Monona, WI
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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10h
CNC Turret Punch Set-Up Operator - 1st Shift
ETC —Middleton, WI
- No high school diploma
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
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Operator - Weekend Shift
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation —Sun Prairie, WI
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Math
2nd Shift CNC Operator Trainee (Dept 055)
Milwaukee Valve Co. LLC. —Prairie du Sac, WI
- From $24.08 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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CNC Machinist
Extreme Engineering Solutions —Verona, WI
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Trade school
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Production Operator
Uniroyal Engineered Pro —Stoughton, WI
- $22.44 - $23.20 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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2nd Shift CNC Operator Trainee (Dept. 301)
Milwaukee Valve Co. LLC. —Prairie du Sac, WI
- From $22.34 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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18h
3rd Shift Punch Operator
DANE MANUFACTURING COMPANY —Waunakee, WI
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
Machine Operator 1st Shift
Lakeside Foods, Inc. —Poynette, WI
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
4d
Fabrication Operator
nVent —Oregon, WI
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- English
- Forklift
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
14d
Foundry Worker
Baker Manufacturing Comp Any LLC —Evansville, WI
- $21 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Product Technician - Modular - Data Center
Cupertino Electric, Inc. —Edgerton, WI
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
14d
Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician/Operator -1st Shift
Renewaire —Dane, WI
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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4d
Machine Operator 2nd Shift
Lakeside Foods, Inc. —Poynette, WI
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
4d
Mold Technician I - 1st Shift
The Vollrath Company LLC —Dane, WI
- Up to $31 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
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Sheet Metal Worker
nVent —Oregon, WI
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance

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Machine Operator - Nights

Placon Corporation -
Madison, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$21.90 - $23.81 an hour

Benefits

Profit sharing
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Manufacturing equipment maintenance
Computer operation
Machine setup
Equipment setup (production tasks)
Tooling
Machine operation
Statistical Process Control
No experience needed
English
GMP
Energy control procedures
Forklift
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Electrical safety procedures
Production in-process inspection
Machine operation safety procedures
Quality issues
Computer skills
Quality control communication
Clean workspace maintenance
Hazardous energy control
Material handling equipment operation
Mechanical knowledge
Entry level
Equipment adjustment (production tasks)
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Machine Operator - Nights

We're looking for a dependable Machine Operator to join our Night Shift team. If you enjoy handson work, have strong mechanical aptitude, and want to grow in a fastpaced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity. No experience? We will train you.

Compensation

Starting base pay is $21.90/hr.

2nd shift: $21.90 base + $.50/hr. shift differential = $22.40/hr.
Rotational 12-hours: $21.90 base + $1.31/hr. shift differential = $23.21/hr.

Night shift differentials:

8-hour traditional 2nd shift nights: +$.50/hr. shift differential
12hour rotating nights: +6% shift differential ($1.31/hr.)

Team Members on the rotating night schedule earn up to an additional $2,985.84 per year - or $114.84 more per biweekly paycheck - compared to day shift.

Work Schedule

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Monday – Friday

OR take advantage of the Rotational 12-hour shift

Rotating Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | 12-hour rotation (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off and repeat)
Benefits of working a Rotational 12-hour shift:
- More time off: Enjoy 182 days off per year (double a traditional 8-hour schedule)
- Long weekends: 3-day weekend every other week
- Built-In overtime: 8 hours of overtime every two weeks
- Consistent full-time work with predictable time off

Why Placon – You'll Love It Here

Machine Operation is handson technical work where your skills matter
Growth opportunities in thermoforming, quality, and process improvement
Modern equipment and strong team support
Competitive pay, great benefits, and stable fulltime hours
A culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do

Machine Operators set up, operate, and troubleshoot thermoforming equipment
Ensure efficient setups and proper material usage
Inspect machinery and tooling before production
Identify and communicate quality issues
Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping
Follow LockOut/TagOut, GMP, SQF, and SPC requirements
Complete shift documentation and communicate during shift handoff
Maintain a safe, clean work environment and wear required PPE
Use a computer for basic production and quality tasks

What You Bring

One (1) year of manufacturing experience (preferred – we will train)
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to read, write, and speak English for training, safety, and quality requirements
Ability to operate a forklift safely
Ability to lift 35 –75 lbs. depending on task, with buddylift support for heavier items
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, reach, twist, and stand for long periods
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to handle differing opinions and resolve conflict professionally while upholding The Placon Way

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entry level machine operator jobs in madison, wi

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