Manufacturing Operator

JOB-10047843

Anticipated Start Date

November 3, 2026

Location

Cambridge, MD

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies, and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy. With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies, so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full-time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time employees.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to set up, operate, and maintain production equipment while ensuring product quality, workplace safety, and compliance with established procedures. This role supports manufacturing operations, preventive maintenance, quality inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.

Job Description

• Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment
• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes, and procedures to produce products according to the ISO 9001:2015 quality system
• Install fixtures, tooling, and other parts for production machine setup using various materials according to work orders and specifications
• Align and adjust machine settings and synchronize machine speeds to deliver materials and construct products
• Operate machinery and equipment, adjust set points, and monitor operations to detect and diagnose faulty operation; report malfunctions to supervision or the work leader
• Operate equipment throughout all plant areas, performing tasks required to build products and prepare them for worldwide shipment
• Keep machinery and equipment clean, replace worn parts, and perform preventive maintenance as required
• Record product information on data sheets or in a computer database to complete work orders
• Move materials to work areas and load them into machines for processing
• Inspect products and set up and adjust manufacturing equipment
• Inspect incoming materials and parts from the warehouse as needed, following inspection procedures
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedures
• Monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure equipment operates according to production or process standards
• Support the training or cross-training of operators who are new to the work area
• Meet or exceed company safety and environmental standards
• Complete required training and follow all safety procedures for equipment operation and use
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure proper disposal of waste materials
• Actively contribute to safety improvement programs
• Comply with all company policies, including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and proper on-the-job conduct

Skills Required

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Fluency in English, verbal and written
• Good hands-on mechanical ability with a general knowledge of machines and tools
• General knowledge of computer operation in an industrial environment
• Self-starter who can manage workloads with minimum supervision

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a drug screening and criminal background check
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S.
• Military technical training
• Physical Requirements:
  • Lift up to 50 pounds of materials, supplies, tools, fixtures and equipment from floor to elevated positions
  • Reach and manipulate controls on equipment
  • Perform work activities above ground level
  • Perform work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment
  • Occasionally perform outdoor work activities in all weather conditions
  • Operate forklift and other material moving equipment
  • Perform job duties at all times of the day within plant operation
• Working conditions:
  • The Site is expected to be a 24/7 operation
  • This Operator will work within the Manufacturing Group on a 12-hour shift
  • Most work cells are indoors
  • Some work is out in the weather
  • Most areas are climate-controlled
  • The majority of an Operator's work is conducted while standing

Pay Rate/Salary

• $20.00/hr. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location