What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at CMC America, LLC?
🚨 Machine Operator🚨
💰 Pay Rate: $28.00 - $30.00/hour (based on experience)
💼 Job Type: Full-Time | 🕒 2nd and 3rd Shift Available: Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm and Monday - Friday 11:00pm-7:30am
About Us
CMC America, LLC is a leader in cutting-edge automated packaging solutions. Our equipment produces right-size boxes on demand — up to 1,000 per hour — directly inside our customer facilities.
🌐 Learn more: cmcsolutions.com
Why Join Us?
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance (Employee Only)
✅ 401(k) with Company Match
✅ 2 Weeks Paid Vacation to Start
✅ Tools, Training & Laptop (if required) Provided
✅ Stable Schedule
✅ Career Growth with a Tight-Knit Team
What You'll Do
The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring production machines on a daily basis to ensure efficient and safe operations. This role involves ensuring machines are running smoothly, maintaining a steady production pace, and meeting quality standards. The operator will follow established procedures and safety guidelines while working in a team environment to achieve production goals
What We’re Looking For
- Operate and monitor production machinery according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure machines are functioning correctly, reporting and addressing any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
- Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on machines to prevent downtime.
- Follow production schedules of products for quality assurance, removing defective items as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
- Record production data, including quantities produced, downtime, and maintenance performed.
- Communicate effectively with team members, shift supervisors, and maintenance personnel to resolve production issues.
- Comply with all company policies, safety regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Other tasks, as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1-2 (one to two) years’ experience operating corrugate manufacturing machinery.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine functions.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow work instructions, safety guidelines, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with production metrics and quality control processes is a plus.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts, weekends, or overtime as needed.
Skills
- Attention to detail and strong observation skills.
- Problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve mechanical issues quickly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills for coordinating with other departments.
- Basic computer skills to enter production data or interact with digital control panels.
- Time management and organizational skills.
Other Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods (8 hours) during a shift.
- Capability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating machinery.
- Tolerance for manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and temperature variations.
- Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Pay: Competitive & based on experience
🏥 Benefits:
- 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance (employee only)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays & 2 Weeks Vacation
- Company Laptop, Tools & Uniform Provided
📆 Schedule: 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm, or 3rd Shift: Monday - Friday 11:00pm-7:30am (overtime possible)
📌 Work Location: On-site (not remote)
Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re mechanically inclined, love solving problems, and want to grow with an innovative company, apply today and make an impact with CMC America, LLC!
Salary : $28 - $30