Machine Operator - Multiple Shifts

MacLean-Fogg

Plymouth, MI 48170, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionRole Summary

The Machine Operator is an entry-level position designed for individuals with limited or no prior manufacturing experience. This role focuses on building foundational knowledge of machine operation, safety procedures, and quality standards while performing simple, supervised production tasks. Trainees receive structured instruction and hands-on guidance from experienced operators and supervisors to learn core production processes, workplace safety practices, and proper use of tools and equipment. The emphasis is on learning, observation, and gradual development of skills necessary to transition into more independent machine operation.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in structured training on machine operation, workplace safety, and quality standards
Assist with loading and unloading raw materials and packaging finished goods
Perform simple, repetitive tasks such as cleaning work areas, monitoring gauges, and replenishing supplies
Learn and practice the safe use of basic measurement tools and inspection methods under supervision
Follow standard work instructions precisely with close oversight
Immediately report safety hazards, unusual sounds, or equipment issues to supervisors
Maintain tools and workstation in a clean, safe, and organized condition (5S)
Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures
Perform other basic duties as assigned while building technical proficiency

Qualifications

Experience: No prior experience required
Willingness to learn and apply new skills
Basic math, reading, and communication skills
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Competencies/Skills

Safety Awareness, learns and applies safe work practices
Reliability and Attendance, reports to work consistently and on time
Learning Agility, demonstrates the ability to absorb new information and skills
Attention to Detail, notices small errors or irregularities during simple tasks
Teamwork and Communication, works cooperatively with supervisors and peers and asks questions when unclear
Work Ethic, shows willingness to learn and take direction.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods up to 12-hour shifts
Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 to 50 lbs
Manual dexterity to handle tools, materials, and small parts
Visual acuity for monitoring gauges and performing basic inspection tasks
Tolerance for manufacturing environments with noise, vibration, dust, oil and temperature variations
Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

\nCompany Description

At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.