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Opportunity-to-Hire Schedule:

Full-Time Days or Nights, 12 hour shifts; schedule based on operational needs. Overtime may be required.

Pay:

$24.00/hour

Job Description:

TEMPO Employment Services is seeking an experienced Lead Operator to oversee the safe and efficient operation of production and mobile equipment at a local wood-processing facility. This working-lead position will supervise approximately three employees while assisting with production, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and site operations.

Responsibilities:

Safely operate production and heavy equipment Complete daily equipment inspections, cleaning, and routine maintenance Troubleshoot and assist with equipment repairs Supervise, train, and provide direction to approximately three employees Provide breaks for other operators as needed Assist with loading/unloading trucks and site cleanup Complete production, downtime, and operator logs Maintain compliance with safety and environmental requirements Participate in safety meetings and inspections Communicate production and equipment needs to management Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required 3-5 years of experience in a wood production or manufacturing facility preferred Experience operating manufacturing equipment and computerized control systems preferred Knowledge of forklifts, loaders, and other heavy equipment Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to safety and detail Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around dust Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds repeatedly Must be willing to work overtime as needed No visa sponsorship is available for this position This is a great opportunity for an experienced equipment operator or manufacturing professional looking to step into a hands-on leadership role. TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","75627201","organizationName","TEMPO Employment Services","applicationUrl","https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=695a60b9f758af42&from=serp&vjs=3","Ashland, ME","isRemote","location",{"_208":209,"_210":211},"createdAt","2026-09-26T07:53:56.503281570Z","updatedAt","2026-09-25T13:31:49.281Z","publishedAt","2026-09-23T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-26T00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178],"requiredEducation","high_school","amount",49920,"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","formattedDescription","

Lead Operator Ashland, ME -

Opportunity-to-Hire Schedule:

Full-Time Days or Nights, 12 hour shifts; schedule based on operational needs. Overtime may be required.

Pay:

$24.00/hour TEMPO Employment Services is seeking an experienced Lead Operator to oversee the safe and efficient operation of production and mobile equipment at a local wood-processing facility. This working-lead position will supervise approximately three employees while assisting with production, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and site operations.

Responsibilities:

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