Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Machine Operator

Location: Sidney, NE

Overview : Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Eligible from day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.

Hourly Rate: $21.00; $1.00/hr increase after successfully completing introductory period (90 days)

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: $3,000 sign on bonus

Schedule is currently 13 days on and 1 day off; start time is at 5AM, working 10-12 hour days

Job Summary: Operate machines that break down railcar wheelsets, recondition axles to be used for new sets, mount new wheels to reconditioned axles, recondition wheelsets, move material and press new bearings on wheelsets that have been reconditioned or new sets.

Job Duties:

• Use measuring devices (i.e. gages, calipers)
• Ability to read micrometers and work to tight tolerances

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Operate overhead cranes
• Basic shop math
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility in shift and schedule

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.