This role is ideal for individuals who value consistency, take pride in their work, and are looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing—not just a short-term job.
This Role Is Best Suited For Someone Who:
Understands the importance of attendance, safety, and quality
Is comfortable working at a steady pace in a production environment
Wants to learn machine operation and grow their technical skills over time
Takes ownership of their work and follows procedures consistently
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Operating and monitoring production equipment used to manufacture weatherstripping
Loading materials and removing finished products
Making basic machine adjustments as trained
Following all safety, quality, and production standards
Recording basic production and quality data
Assisting with machine changeovers and line support
We provide hands-on training and expect employees to apply what they learn.
What We’re Looking For:
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic reading, writing, and math skills
Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred
Willingness to work in a production environment with clear performance expectations
Physical Requirements:
Standing and walking for extended periods
Bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in a louder production area
JOB FUNCTION:
Our machine operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes utilized in the production of quality weather stripping/specialty products for our customers. Machine Operator I works closely and communicates with the technicians, supervisors, and other personnel as necessary to maintain continuous operation of the equipment and processes.
Upon successful completion of machine operator training, the operator's primary responsibility is to keep the machines accurately running. Upon learning advanced skills, will assist technicians to solve and troubleshoot issues, change over, and or equipment repairs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety
- Follows all safety work practices as outlined in standard work procedures
- Supports plant or departmental safety initiatives
Quality
- Performs all quality inspections in accordance with standard work instructions
- Ensures product is within specification tolerances
- Completes inspection audit sheet or charting requirements
- Informs technician of quality issues on the production line
Productivity
- Follows standard work for light priorities
- Set up and recalibrate production equipment according to GMPs and SOPs
- Notifies area technician of issues with the production lines to ensure prompt resolution
- Replenishes raw material supply on machines
- Removes finished product
- Makes minor adjustments to machines
- Performs minor repairs
Records problems
- Records time and reason machine is out of operation
- Records time when the machine is back online
- Records repairs needed to machine
- Records amount and reason for scrap
Other duties as assigned
MEASUREMENT AREAS:
- Housekeeping of area
- Quality products
- Documentation accuracy
- Preparedness and organization
- Productivity, ability to maintain assigned machines including material change times
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma, GED, or TASC preferred
- Must be able to read, understand, and successfully follow all requirements of safety, standard work/work instructions, and key quality metrics
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills required
- One-year manufacturing experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop/squat, climb stairs, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift/or move up to a maximum of 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
COM145
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.