Machine operator 2nd
About The Position
The Machine Operator III is a senior production role responsible for independently operating, monitoring, and adjusting manufacturing or processing equipment to ensure safe, high‑quality, and efficient production. This position applies advanced machine operation knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and strong quality awareness to resolve non‑routine issues and maintain consistent output. Working under limited supervision, the Machine Operator III has a direct impact on production stability, equipment performance, and quality results and may provide guidance to less experienced operators. The Machine Operator III serves as an experienced contributor within manufacturing operations, often assigned to more complex equipment, product variants, or critical process steps. Compared to intermediate roles, this position operates with significant autonomy, performs routine troubleshooting and adjustments, and supports continuous improvement efforts. The role works closely with maintenance, technicians, quality, and supervision to ensure production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements are met.
Requirements
- No formal education required
- Significant experience operating manufacturing or processing equipment preferred
- Advanced working knowledge of machine operation and production processes
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to independently follow complex work instructions and operating procedures
- Attention to detail and strong quality awareness
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Dependability and commitment to safety and continuous improvement
- Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- May require vocational or technical education
Responsibilities
- Independently operate complex production machines or integrated equipment cells
- Set up, start, adjust, and monitor equipment to meet production and quality requirements
- Perform machine changeovers, parameter adjustments, or tool changes as trained
- Consistently meet or exceed productivity, efficiency, and output targets
- Perform detailed visual and basic functional inspections of produced parts
- Monitor process parameters and identify trends or deviations affecting quality
- Take corrective action for routine quality or process issues within authority
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, documentation, and traceability requirements
- Perform routine and intermediate machine adjustments and troubleshooting
- Clear jams, address alarms, and resolve common mechanical or process issues
- Conduct routine checks, cleaning, and preventive maintenance tasks as assigned
- Coordinate with maintenance or technical teams for complex repairs or recurring issues
- Strictly follow safety rules, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout awareness practices
- Promote safe work practices and identify potential hazards or risks
- Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and operational policies
- Report incidents, near misses, or equipment hazards promptly
- Provide informal guidance, coaching, or assistance to Machine Operator I–II roles
- Share best practices for machine operation, quality, and efficiency
- Support cross‑training and skill development within the team
- Participate in continuous improvement, kaizen, or standard work initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
