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A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$40,443 / year median in Rhode Island
+4% projected growth
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Position range in Rhode Island $18.98 - $23.51 Per hour Machine Operator
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Occupation:
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
Location:
Kenyon, RI - 02836
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift
Posted:
07/22/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
EmployRI
Web Site:
EmployRI
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
07/22/2026
Expires:
09/20/2026
Job #: 1568711
Job Requirements and Properties
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Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) Age
18 and up Language
English, Well Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week Benefits
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Brookwood Companies is an integrated textile company providing a wide range of technically oriented military, tactical, medical, industrial and performance fabrics all over the world. Brookwood Finishing is the Rhode Island manufacturing division of Brookwood Companies. Our facility, with over 300,000 square feet, operates on continuous shifts using state-of-the art finishing equipment for dyeing, finishing, coating and printing of woven synthetic fabrics. Join our team! We are looking to fill full-time machine operator positions in our Dye, Coating, and Finishing Departments on 1st (7am-3pm), 2nd (3pm-11pm) and 3rd shifts (11p-7am). In addition to shift differentials of $.75/hr. on 2nd shift, and $1.00/hr. on 3rd shift, we offer a "skills ladder"... the more machines you learn, the more money you will earn! Job Summary Machine operators are responsible for running specialized machinery such as gas frames, steam frames, calendars and coaters while following processes to ensure fabrics meet customer specifications. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. Skills High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in Manufacturing
Understanding of production procedures
Basic math, ability to read and follow simple instructions
Attention to detail and excellent eye for color
Physical stamina and strength
Lifting up to 50lbs Brookwood is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan Ability to Commute to Kenyon, RI 02836 is required.