What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Work at County?
We’re hiring a Machine Operator to join County Materials Corp in Janesville, WI.
Job Summary
The Machine Operator is responsible for independently operating, monitoring, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime. The Machine Operator works closely with production leadership to meet quality standards and production targets and plays an important role in maintaining equipment reliability and workplace safety.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
The Machine Operator is responsible for independently operating, monitoring, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime. The Machine Operator works closely with production leadership to meet quality standards and production targets and plays an important role in maintaining equipment reliability and workplace safety.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor manufacturing and production equipment to support daily output goals
- Assist with forming, assembling, or fabricating components according to production instructions or drawings
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality, dimensional, and production standards
- Use basic math skills and measuring tools (such as tape measures) to verify product specifications
- Make routine machine adjustments and assist with basic troubleshooting as needed
- Perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to help keep equipment running safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times
- Work closely with the Plant leadership and team members to meet production schedules
- Learn to safely perform fabrication tasks such as tack welding or torch operation, when required
- Learn to safely operate material‑handling equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes (training and certification provided if needed)
- Support general manufacturing and production tasks as assigned
- Integrity & Organizational Awareness
- Customer First Focus
- Results Driven Orientation
- Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Creativity & Innovation
- Production & Plant Operation Management
- Quality Control
- Machine Operation
- Material Handling
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Willingness to learn, be trained, and take direction
- Strong focus on safety and following procedures
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Basic math skills and ability to use simple measuring tools
- Mechanical interest or hands‑on experience (work, school, or hobbies) is a plus, but not required
- Forklift, crane, or equipment experience preferred, not required
- Work may take place indoors and/or outdoors depending on production needs
- Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, moving machinery, and industrial equipment
- Possible exposure to varying temperatures, including hot or cold conditions
- Occasional work in confined or limited‑access spaces
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for most of the shift
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing approximately 10–40 pounds
- Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and reaching (including overhead)
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work safely around machinery