Machine Operator

Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

Are you looking for a position with serious earning potential and unlimited overtime opportunities? We are seeking an End Prep Machine Operator to join our growing team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on work, operating machinery, working with metal products, and maximizing their income through consistent overtime.

This position operates on a 19-days-on, 2-days-off rotating schedule. While the primary schedule follows a Sunday through Thursday structure, candidates must be available to work weekends as part of the rotation. If you are looking for a role where you can put in the hours and significantly increase your paycheck, this is the opportunity for you.

Why You'll Want This Job

• TONS of Overtime Available
• Excellent Earning Potential
• Stable, Long-Term Manufacturing Career
• Hands-On Work with Industrial Equipment
• Opportunities to Learn Multiple Production Skills
• Consistent Hours and Strong Job Security

If you're motivated by making money and don't mind working a demanding schedule, you'll have the opportunity to earn well above your base pay through overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate end preparation machinery used in the processing of metal tubing.
• Remove burrs from inner and outer tube diameters using grinders, rotary files, and other hand tools.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met.
• Verify tube straightness and dimensional accuracy using measuring tools.
• Read and interpret tape measures and production specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments as needed.
• Work closely with inspectors, crane operators, and bundlers to maintain production flow.
• Move materials safely throughout the facility.
• Utilize basic math skills for measurements, counts, and production calculations.
• Maintain production targets while adhering to all quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot minor production issues and communicate larger concerns to leadership.
• Follow all safety procedures in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Required Skills

• Experience operating manufacturing, production, or industrial machinery.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and work with precise measurements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience using hand tools, grinders, and other industrial equipment.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and verbal direction.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Preferred Experience

• Machine operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Metal manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or grinding experience.
• Overhead crane operation.
• Forklift operation (or willingness to become certified).
• Material handling experience.
• Experience working with steel, tubing, pipe, or other metal products.
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility where you will work around large machinery, metal tubing, forklifts, overhead cranes, and fabrication equipment. Employees spend most of the shift standing, moving materials, operating equipment, and performing quality checks.

Schedule

• 3rd Shift
• 19 Days On / 2 Days Off Rotation
• Must be available for weekend work
• Significant overtime is available and commonly worked

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valley, NE.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $24.99 - $28.13/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Valley, NE.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.