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Machine Operator

New Balance
Skowhegan, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30 am- 3:00 pm

Salary: 17.50

What’s in it for you?

  • 40% employee discount on New Balance products (in-store and online)
  • Robust benefits tailored to various lifestyles and life stages
  • Lifestyle Benefit Program – reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities
  • Pay-for-Performance program and company bonus eligibility
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% match up to 5% of contributions, fully vested
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounts on cellular services, travel, entertainment, consumer goods, and more

JOB MISSION:

New Balance’s Cutting positions perform a variety of machine operations in our shoe manufacturing process. Check specifications to ensure that the proper cutting instructions are followed as to size and width. Work is performed in a team environment – focused on safety, quality and productivity standards towards meeting customer demands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs work according to established procedures and processes – executes tasks to the materials and parts of the shoe utilizing various tools and machinery.
  • Cuts all material in a cost-effective manner ensuring that all cutting of materials follows the accepted guidelines for both leather and synthetic shoe parts.
  • Selects correct die to be used from the spec sheet and maintains dies in proper working condition ensuring that tubes and dies are kept clean, sharp and in good repair.
  • Supports NB quality expectations/standards and takes ownership for meeting them. Ensures work quality before passing onto customers.
  • Follows NB policies and demonstrates responsibility for attendance, safety requirements, PPE and reporting of accidents and near misses.
  • Maintain a high level of quality per our internal & external customer requirements
  • REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
  • Must be a team player with strong work ethic and open to feedback
  • Ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instructions and math skills
  • Must know the properties of leather and synthetic materials, and must be able to detect stretch, weight and color variations.
  • Ability to work on complex jobs in a fast paced, quality focused environment where we build 600 pair of shoes in an 8-hour shift
  • Ability to learn and adhere to start up and shutdown procedures (TPM) and making simple machine/mechanical adjustments to their workstation.
  • Willing to learn new skills, expand job knowledge, and adapt to a changing environment
  • Good manual dexterity skills (eye, hand and feet coordination)
  • Must be able to perform repetitive upper extremity motions and repetitive forceful grip/pinch requiring both hands, frequent reaching, good range of motion of fingers, hands, wrists and elbows
  • Ability to stand and balance throughout an 8-hour shift; moving from role to role or sedentary standing
  • Willing to adjust work schedule to meet a reasonable amount of overtime based on business needs
  • Must use personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight

Central Maine, ME Manufacturing Only Pay Range: $16.45 - $20.55 - $24.65 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.

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