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Machine Operator

LC Staffing
Kalispell, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Machine Operator
3 Day Weekends

A leading global company in the field of materials engineering is hiring a Machine Operator. This organization provides cutting-edge equipment, software, and services that support some of the world’s most advanced manufacturing industries. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, it plays a key role in shaping the future of electronics, displays, and clean energy technologies. Team members enjoy a dynamic, collaborative environment where learning and growth are encouraged, making it an exciting place to build a meaningful career.

This role will support daily shop operations by producing high-quality parts and components for a variety of internal teams. Combining combines hands-on machine operation, basic fabrication, and careful inspection to ensure every part meets exact specifications. Ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, learning different shop tools, and contributing to a team-focused environment, this position offers steady, engaging work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Wage: $20 to $25/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10 hours a day 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 3 Day Weekends!

Essential Functions and Duties:
  • Operate multiple shop tools and machines (like CNC router, laser, water jet, mill, lathe, forklift, and cranes) to make, modify, or repair parts
  • Read work orders, blueprints, sketches, and instructions to plan machining steps and choose tools
  • Perform basic machining and assembly tasks using standard shop equipment and power tools
  • Inspect parts for accuracy using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools, and make adjustments or repairs as needed
  • Arrange and nest parts efficiently to reduce material waste
  • Set up machines for moderately complex jobs, using basic trigonometry to calculate angles when required

Qualifications:
  • 2 years of related experience preferred
  • Developed basic skills needed to perform daily tasks effectively
  • Able to solve common problems independently using established methods
  • Responsible for the quality and accuracy of their own work
  • Communicates clearly to exchange information with coworkers
  • High School Diploma or GED

Get in touch! Call or text 406-298-9167 to reach Heather in our Kalispell LC Staffing Office.

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Salary : $20 - $25

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