Machine Operator - $42-52K, 2nd Shift (01867)

Adecco is hiring for Machine Operators in Ayer, MA! This is a temp to to perm position on 2nd shift.

Pay rate: $22 an hr

Schedule: Monday-Friday 3pm-1130pm

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Calibration: Prepare, calibrate, and adjust equipment before running a production cycle.

• Material Handling: Load raw materials, parts, or stock into machines and clear finished products.

• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts using precision tools like calipers, gauges, and micrometers to check for defects or dimensional errors.

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Continuously oversee machine performance during operation, making minor adjustments or stopping equipment to fix minor issues.

• Maintenance & Cleaning: Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance to prevent downtime.

• Documentation: Log production output, material usage, scrap counts, and equipment status in digital systems or paper records.

• Safety Compliance: Follow strict plant safety rules, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and report hazards.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience operating machinery in a warehouse, plant, or factory setting

• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, schematics, work orders, and technical manuals.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long shifts, work in noisy or fast-paced industrial environments, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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