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Spherion

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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.

$36,679 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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Job details Summary Spherion $15.50 - $22.00 per hour Temporary Various Shifts Available Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number S_180315 Job details Perform mechanical assembly, tanking, fabrication, and quality testing for electrical transformers and related sub-assemblies. This role operates machinery, utilizes specialized hand and power tools, performs material handling, and follows standardized procedures to produce high-quality electrical components in a safe manufacturing environment. ...
Responsibilities:
Assembly, Stacking & Tanking:
Assemble Main, PT, and Reactor cores, sub-assemblies, connections, and covers using blueprints, engineering drawings, visual operating procedures (VOP), and bills of materials (BOM). Load cores and coils onto stacking lines, stack cores around coil legs, and anchor core/coil assemblies into transformer tanks. Install component parts and sub-assemblies (e.g., leads, bushings, brackets, fuses, switches, nameplates, arrestors, labels, stencils, bands). Execute assembly operations across work centers including Tank-Up, casing, small parts, vacuum chamber, cover bander, palletizing, paint booth, and tank unhang.
Fabrication, Testing & Machine Operation:
Set up, adjust, and operate fabrication and welding equipment, including projection/seam welders, horn presses, shears, brakes, flanges, expanders, cover punches, brazing tools, hydraulic presses, and crimp tools. Load, operate, and unload vacuum systems and temperature-checking equipment. Conduct ratio and connection testing on finished units using a TTR Tester; perform leak checks, troubleshoot leaking units, and manage fluid/oil checks. Rework damaged or nonconforming components and complete assemblies to meet quality benchmarks.
Material Handling & Logistics:
Operate overhead cranes, hoists, powered industrial trucks (forklifts), pallet jacks, and work savers to transport heavy materials and finished products. Position, hang, and remove transformer tanks and components on/off powered conveyors. Label, band, and stack units onto pallets; scan units based on shipping schedules to generate oven loading sequences.
Working hours:
Various Shifts Available Skills:
Safety, Quality & Maintenance:
Conduct routine maintenance on tools, machinery, and equipment. Adhere to environmental safety guidelines for chemical, paint, and waste handling/disposal. Actively participate in continuous improvement, problem-solving, and 5S+ housekeeping initiatives. Achieve target production rates and perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.
Education:
No Degree Required Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
Qualifications & Requirements Education:
No formal education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
Experience:
Prior experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, or machine operation preferred.
Technical Skills:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, winding sheets, and written instructions. Proficiency in basic math calculations. Hands-on experience with manual/power hand tools, measuring devices, and heavy equipment.
Soft Skills:
Effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic.
Physical & Environmental Demands Physical Capability:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. independently and handle medium-to-heavy materials. Physical tasks include standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grabbing, and lifting.
Work Environment:
In-person manufacturing shop floor environment subject to variable heat, noise, and fumes. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required use of safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, over-the-elbow sleeves, steel-toe footwear, and metatarsal guards as mandated. Call Spherion staffing for more information 936-559-7777! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more Perform mechanical assembly, tanking, fabrication, and quality testing for electrical transformers and related sub-assemblies. This role operates machinery, utilizes specialized hand and power tools, performs material handling, and follows standardized procedures to produce high-quality electrical components in a safe manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Assembly, Stacking & Tanking:
Assemble Main, PT, and Reactor cores, sub-assemblies, connections, and covers using blueprints, engineering drawings, visual operating procedures (VOP), and bills of materials (BOM). Load cores and coils onto stacking lines, stack cores around coil legs, and anchor core/coil assemblies into transformer tanks. Install component parts and sub-assemblies (e.g., leads, bushings, brackets, fuses, switches, nameplates, arrestors, labels, stencils, bands). Execute assembly operations across work centers including Tank-Up, casing, small parts, vacuum chamber, cover bander, palletizing, paint booth, and tank unhang.
Fabrication, Testing & Machine Operation:
... Set up, adjust, and operate fabrication and welding equipment, including projection/seam welders, horn presses, shears, brakes, flanges, expanders, cover punches, brazing tools, hydraulic presses, and crimp tools. Load, operate, and unload vacuum systems and temperature-checking equipment. Conduct ratio and connection testing on finished units using a TTR Tester; perform leak checks, troubleshoot leaking units, and manage fluid/oil checks. Rework damaged or nonconforming components and complete assemblies to meet quality benchmarks.
Material Handling & Logistics:
Operate overhead cranes, hoists, powered industrial trucks (forklifts), pallet jacks, and work savers to transport heavy materials and finished products. Position, hang, and remove transformer tanks and components on/off powered conveyors. Label, band, and stack units onto pallets; scan units based on shipping schedules to generate oven loading sequences.
Working hours:
Various Shifts Available Skills:
Safety, Quality & Maintenance:
Conduct routine maintenance on tools, machinery, and equipment. Adhere to environmental safety guidelines for chemical, paint, and waste handling/disposal. Actively participate in continuous improvement, problem-solving, and 5S+ housekeeping initiatives. Achieve target production rates and perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.
Education:
No Degree Required Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
Qualifications & Requirements Education:
No formal education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
Experience:
Prior experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, or machine operation preferred.
Technical Skills:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, winding sheets, and written instructions. Proficiency in basic math calculations. Hands-on experience with manual/power hand tools, measuring devices, and heavy equipment.
Soft Skills:
Effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic.
Physical & Environmental Demands Physical Capability:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. independently and handle medium-to-heavy materials. Physical tasks include standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grabbing, and lifting.
Work Environment:
In-person manufacturing shop floor environment subject to variable heat, noise, and fumes. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required use of safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, over-the-elbow sleeves, steel-toe footwear, and metatarsal guards as mandated. Call Spherion staffing for more information 936-559-7777! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities
Assembly, Stacking & Tanking:
Assemble Main, PT, and Reactor cores, sub-assemblies, connections, and covers using blueprints, engineering drawings, visual operating procedures (VOP), and bills of materials (BOM).Load cores and coils onto stacking lines, stack cores around coil legs, and anchor core/coil assemblies into transformer tanks.

Install component parts and sub-assemblies (e.g., leads, bushings, brackets, fuses, switches, nameplates, arrestors, labels, stencils, bands).Execute assembly operations across work centers including Tank-Up, casing, small parts, vacuum chamber, cover bander, palletizing, paint booth, and tank unhang.
Fabrication, Testing & Machine Operation:
Set up, adjust, and operate fabrication and welding equipment, including projection/seam welders, horn presses, shears, brakes, flanges, expanders, cover punches, brazing tools, hydraulic presses, and crimp tools.

Load, operate, and unload vacuum systems and temperature-checking equipment.

Conduct ratio and connection testing on finished units using a TTR Tester; perform leak checks, troubleshoot leaking units, and manage fluid/oil checks.

Rework damaged or nonconforming components and complete assemblies to meet quality benchmarks.
Material Handling & Logistics:
Operate overhead cranes, hoists, powered industrial trucks (forklifts), pallet jacks, and work savers to transport heavy materials and finished products.

Position, hang, and remove transformer tanks and components on/off powered conveyors.

Label, band, and stack units onto pallets; scan units based on shipping schedules to generate oven loading sequences. experience 1-4 years skills
Safety, Quality & Maintenance:
Conduct routine maintenance on tools, machinery, and equipment.

Adhere to environmental safety guidelines for chemical, paint, and waste handling/disposal.

Actively participate in continuous improvement, problem-solving, and 5S+ housekeeping initiatives.

Achieve target production rates and perform other manufacturing duties as assigned. qualifications
Qualifications & RequirementsEducation:
No formal education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred).
Experience:
Prior experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, or machine operation preferred.
Technical Skills:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, winding sheets, and written instructions.

Proficiency in basic math calculations.

Hands-on experience with manual/power hand tools, measuring devices, and heavy equipment.
Soft Skills:
Effective communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive work ethic.
Physical & Environmental DemandsPhysical Capability:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. independently and handle medium-to-heavy materials. Physical tasks include standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grabbing, and lifting.
Work Environment:
In-person manufacturing shop floor environment subject to variable heat, noise, and fumes.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required use of safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, over-the-elbow sleeves, steel-toe footwear, and metatarsal guards as mandated. education No Degree Required share this job. send via e-mail print it

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance