Precision Production Machine Operator

Step into a hands-on role at The Perryman Company in Houston, PA, where you’ll keep high-performance manufacturing running smoothly. If you enjoy working with machinery, pay close attention to detail, and like being part of a reliable production team, this role is for you.

When your shift begins, you’ll review the production plan, stage incoming materials, and set up your equipment. Throughout the day you’ll move product with forklifts or overhead cranes, run machines safely and efficiently, verify measurements, perform basic preventive maintenance, and keep your area clean and organized. You’ll finish your day by documenting production data and preparing the next run.

• Participate in daily production to meet quality, safety, and output goals.
• Load and unload machines using forklifts, overhead cranes, and manual handling.
• Move and stage materials for processing to keep workflow steady.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly workstation throughout the shift.

• Rotating shifts: morning, afternoon, and midnight.
• Stand, bend, and stoop for 8–12 hours per shift.
• Regularly lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• May work near high temperatures at times.

• 1–3 months of related experience or training (or a comparable mix of education and experience preferred).
• Comfort reading safety guidelines, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedures; able to complete basic reports and correspondence.
• Solid math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide; fractions, decimals; compute rate/ratio/percent).
• Ability to enter data accurately in a computer system.

• Overhead crane operation.
• Forklift operation.
• Using a micrometer and other precision measurement tools.

• Troubleshooting and problem solving on the line.
• Precision measurement and inspection to confirm specifications.
• Setting up machines for production runs.

• Pay & Performance: Competitive wages with bonus opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness initiatives, medical, dental, vision, plus disability and life insurance.
• Future Planning: 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Culture & Perks: Company vision and values, supportive work environment, open communication, employee recognition, discount programs, and more.

Build a solid career with a company that values skill, safety, and dependability—apply to join our Houston, PA team.