Find & Apply For Manufacturing Machine Operator Jobs in Gastonia, North Carolina

Job Summary Weekend Shift Machine Operators keep production moving by setting up, operating, and monitoring manufacturing equipment. You'll follow production documents and technical drawings, check parts for accuracy, and respond to equipment issues while maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Your impact:

Accurate machine operation and quality checks help production teams deliver reliable parts and products to customers. Responsibilities Set up and operate equipment such as CNC (computer numerical control) machines, CNC lathes and milling machines, and press brakes. Read blueprints, interpret production documents, and apply shop math to meet specifications. Use calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and quality; apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) where required. Monitor tooling and industrial equipment, troubleshoot basic mechanical issues, and follow production safety standards. Handle materials and use hand tools or forklifts as authorized; support fabrication, packaging, and assembly tasks as needed. Requirements Machine operation, machining, or manufacturing facility experience is helpful; factory, warehouse, or assembly-line experience is also relevant. Mechanical knowledge, blueprint reading, dimensional measurement, quality control, and basic math skills are important. Familiarity with CNC programming, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer-aided design (CAD), Fanuc controls, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred. Experience with SolidWorks, precision measurement, mechanical blueprint interpretation, materials handling, tooling, fabrication, or assembly is an asset. Weekend-shift availability and the ability to follow instructions, work safely, and maintain accurate production checks are required.

Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person