Manufacturing Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job title – Manufacturing Machine Operator

Location – Warsaw, IN 46582

Job type – 12 months contract with possible extension

Role Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Manufacturing Machine Operator to join our manufacturing operations team in Warsaw, Indiana. This position will support production activities by operating specialized manufacturing equipment, performing quality inspections, and ensuring products meet established quality and production standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing experience, the ability to read and interpret mechanical or electrical blueprints, and a strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and production accuracy.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in medical device manufacturing, packaging operations, or industrial machine operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate light-duty bench and floor-type manufacturing equipment, including laser etching machines, shot peening equipment, grit blasting machines, and blast cabinets.
• Operate sterile and non-sterile packaging equipment, including baggers, sealers, and shrink-wrapping machines.
• Read and interpret equipment specifications, mechanical drawings, and electrical blueprints.
• Perform routine quality inspections and verify products against established specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor machine performance and identify operational abnormalities, malfunctions, or process deviations.
• Follow established manufacturing procedures, safety guidelines, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Work in controlled manufacturing environments, including gowning and working inside CEA rooms.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Support continuous production operations while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Assist with training and providing guidance to new or entry-level team members when required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, production, machine operation, or a related industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of reading and interpreting mechanical or electrical blueprints and equipment specifications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production procedures, and operational equipment.
• Ability to follow written instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive production and inspection tasks.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and collaboratively within a production team.
• Willingness to work in a controlled manufacturing environment and comply with gowning requirements.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will be strongly preferred:

• Sterile and non-sterile medical device packaging.
• Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Blasting machines and blast cabinets.
• Laser etching and marking equipment.
• Shot peening and grit blasting.
• Shrink-wrapping machines.
• Quality inspections and quality control procedures.
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• IQS Quality Management Systems.
• SAP ERP or SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP MII).
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.

As a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.

Company Description

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.\r\rAs a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.