Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Off-Shift Machine Operator

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 PM–5:00 AM
Pay: $27.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and mechanically inclined  Machine Operator to join a well-established, family-run manufacturing company with an outstanding workplace culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with machinery, troubleshooting problems, and taking ownership of the production process. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating CNC or screw machines and be comfortable performing  tool changeovers, first-part runs, machine setup, and production operations .

The company takes pride in treating employees like family, maintaining a positive work environment, and investing in people who want to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday
• 7:00 PM–5:00 AM
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Consistent 3-day weekend every week

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Perform  tool changeovers and make adjustments as necessary to keep machines running efficiently.
• Complete  first-part runs and verify parts meet print and quality specifications before beginning production.
• Perform machine setup and prepare equipment for production runs.
• Monitor machines during operation and identify issues or abnormalities.
• Make basic machine adjustments to maintain part quality and production requirements.
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect parts and verify dimensions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and machine-related issues.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Follow established safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Work independently while communicating effectively with the production and maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.

Preferred Experience

Experience operating  screw machines strongly preferred.

• Experience in  bolt making, fastener manufacturing, or similar high-volume machining is a significant plus.
• Experience with CNC or other production machinery.
• Hands-on experience with  tool changeovers and machine setups .
• Experience running first parts and making machine adjustments.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Manufacturing or machining experience preferred.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Mechanically inclined and enjoys working with machinery.
• Comfortable diagnosing problems and figuring out solutions.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing quality parts.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of their machines.
• Dependable and willing to be part of a team.
• Comfortable working a consistent 4-day, 10-hour night shift .
• Interested in building a long-term career with a stable, family-oriented manufacturing organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $27–$35 per hour , depending on experience.
• Four-day workweek with  three-day weekends .
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a family-run manufacturing business.
• Outstanding company culture where employees are genuinely valued.
• Hands-on, skilled machining work rather than repetitive entry-level production.
• Opportunity to utilize and continue developing your mechanical and machining skills.
• Work alongside an experienced team in a supportive environment.

Bottom line

If you're an experienced machine operator who understands  screw machines, bolt/fastener production, setups, tooling, and first-part runs , and you're looking for a company where you can build a long-term career and be treated like part of the family, this is an opportunity worth exploring.