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Manufacturing Operator

JOB-10047843

Anticipated Start Date

November 3, 2026

Location

Cambridge, MD

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies, and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy. With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies, so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full-time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time employees.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to set up, operate, and maintain production equipment while ensuring product quality, workplace safety, and compliance with established procedures. This role supports manufacturing operations, preventive maintenance, quality inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.

Job Description

• Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment
  
• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes, and procedures to produce products according to the

ISO 9001

2015 quality system

• Install fixtures, tooling, and other parts for production machine setup using various materials according to work orders and specifications
  
• Align and adjust machine settings and synchronize machine speeds to deliver materials and construct products
  
• Operate machinery and equipment, adjust set points, and monitor operations to detect and diagnose faulty operation; report malfunctions to supervision or the work leader
  
• Operate equipment throughout all plant areas, performing tasks required to build products and prepare them for worldwide shipment
  
• Keep machinery and equipment clean, replace worn parts, and perform preventive maintenance as required
  
• Record product information on data sheets or in a computer database to complete work orders
  
• Move materials to work areas and load them into machines for processing
  
• Inspect products and set up and adjust manufacturing equipment
  
• Inspect incoming materials and parts from the warehouse as needed, following inspection procedures
  
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
  
• Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedures
  
• Monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure equipment operates according to production or process standards
  
• Support the training or cross-training of operators who are new to the work area
  
• Meet or exceed company safety and environmental standards
  
• Complete required training and follow all safety procedures for equipment operation and use
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure proper disposal of waste materials
  
• Actively contribute to safety improvement programs
  
• Comply with all company policies, including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance, and proper on-the-job conduct