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Machine Operator 3rd Shift
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What they do
A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$40,322 / year median in Massachusetts
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Machine Operator Position Title:
Machine Operator Reports To:
Operations Supervisor -
Folding Employment Type:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt Date Revised:
May 2026 Position Summary Operate Machinery safely and according to established procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of maintaining high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Supervisory Responsibilities
- None Key Responsibilities Follow all safety procedures, including running machines only when guards are in place, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, report all near misses and incidents immediately.
Inspect quality of envelopes, measure windows and inspect printing. Lift stacks of envelope blanks to feed machine. Read job orders and confirm envelope configuration in job specifications. Count and record production. Maintain order, keep area free of debris, clean, sweep, etc. Maintain operation in the absence of the adjuster and assist with giving breaks to other operators. Perform other duties as required by the department supervisor or lead. Required Skills & Competencies Move in tight areas, sometimes in awkward positions. Decision making and problem-solving abilities. Communicating with Supervisors and Peers Handle heavy objects. Ensure quality assurance. Read, write, and communicate information. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) with whole numbers and fractions. Ability to read and understand measurements. Performs other duties as required. Education & Experience
- High School or Technical School Training Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Employee will be moving for the length of the shift, walk, stand, lift continuously. Must have finger and hand dexterity. May reach, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach at odd angles. The plant is constructed on concrete floors.
- Occasionally moves/lifts up to 25 pounds; moves items over 100 pounds (with mechanical assistance).
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception; Ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to see and distinguish between colors.
- Typical manufacturing environment including prolonged exposure to loud machine & noises, temperature varies, continuously working around machinery with fast, moving parts.
Extreme cold (non-weather); Extreme heat (non-weather); Risk of electrical shock; the employee is regularly working near moving mechanical parts; Works in high, precarious places. Additional Information This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position but is not an exhaustive list. Duties may be modified to meet business needs or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Employment is at-will and subject to company policies and procedures.
Pay:
$17.00 - $26.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 4% Match Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs