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Machine Operator 1 - First Shift

Ultrafab Inc.
Farmington, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
Step into a role where your work truly makes an impact every day. As a Machine Operator I, you’ll be at the heart of producing high-quality weather stripping and specialty products that our customers rely on. In this fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you’ll operate essential equipment, collaborate closely with technicians and supervisors, and play a key role in keeping production running safely and efficiently. If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to grow your skills while contributing to continuous operations, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence.

Salary Range: $18-$21

Job Function

Our machine operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes utilized in the production of quality weather stripping/specialty products for our customers. Machine Operator I works closely and communicates with the technicians, supervisors, and other personnel as necessary to maintain continuous operation of the equipment and processes.

Upon successful completion of machine operator training, the operator's primary responsibility is to keep the machines accurately running. Upon learning advanced skills, will assist technicians to solve and troubleshoot issues, change over, and or equipment repairs.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety

  • Follows all safety work practices as outlined in standard work procedures
  • Supports plant or departmental safety initiatives

Quality

  • Performs all quality inspections in accordance with standard work instructions
  • Ensures product is within specification tolerances
  • Completes inspection audit sheet or charting requirements
  • Informs technician of quality issues on the production line

Productivity

  • Follows standard work for light priorities
  • Set up and recalibrate production equipment according to GMPs and SOPs
  • Notifies area technician of issues with the production lines to ensure prompt resolution
  • Replenishes raw material supply on machines
  • Removes finished product
  • Makes minor adjustments to machines
  • Performs minor repairs

Records problems

  • Records time and reason machine is out of operation
  • Records time when the machine is back online
  • Records repairs needed to machine
  • Records amount and reason for scrap

Other duties as assigned

Measurement Areas

  • Housekeeping of area
  • Quality products
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Preparedness and organization
  • Productivity, ability to maintain assigned machines including material change times

Salary : $18 - $21

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