Machine Operator

County Materials Family of Companies•Roberts, WI

80d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator independently operates, monitors, and maintains manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime. The Machine Operator works with production leadership to meet quality standards and production targets while helping maintain equipment reliability and workplace safety. The position is with County Materials in Roberts, Wisconsin. Work may take place indoors or outdoors depending on production needs, with exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, moving machinery, industrial equipment, and potentially hot or cold temperatures. Earplugs are required and provided. Occasional work may take place in confined or limited-access spaces. The role involves standing and walking for most of the shift; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing approximately 10–40 pounds; and frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and reaching, including overhead. Employees must be able to perform repetitive tasks and work safely around machinery. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Willingness to learn, be trained, and take direction.
Strong focus on safety and following procedures.
Basic math skills and ability to use simple measuring tools.
Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for most of the shift.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing approximately 10–40 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, crouch, kneel, squat, climb, and reach, including overhead.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work safely around machinery.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Mechanical interest or hands-on experience through work, school, or hobbies; not required.
Forklift, crane, or other equipment experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor manufacturing and production equipment to support daily output goals.
Assist with forming, assembling, or fabricating components according to production instructions or drawings.
Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality, dimensional, and production standards.
Use basic math and measuring tools, such as tape measures, to verify product specifications.
Make routine machine adjustments and assist with basic troubleshooting.
Perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to help keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Work with plant leadership and team members to meet production schedules.
Learn to safely perform fabrication tasks such as tack welding or torch operation when required.
Learn to safely operate material-handling equipment, such as forklifts or overhead cranes; training and certification are provided if needed.
Support general manufacturing and production tasks as assigned.