Machine Operator

Ascend Staffing • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascend Staffing is hiring a Machine Operator for a manufacturing role in Fort Worth, Texas. The position sets up and operates auxiliary production equipment according to training, work orders, blueprints, and quality procedures. Day-to-day work includes verifying job jacket information, recording labor and production details in an ERP system, completing paperwork, and maintaining a clean work area. The role involves working around moving mechanical parts and typical production noise. Candidates should be dependable, detail-oriented, able to use measuring tools, and able to communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers.

This is a temporary assignment. The posting lists first-shift hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at $16.00 per hour and second-shift hours of 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at $16.50 per hour. The anticipated start is ASAP. Eligible employees may access benefits, and an Ascend Staffing recruiter will contact qualified applicants to discuss an interview and next steps. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States and may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Requirements

• Ability to set up and operate auxiliary production equipment as trained.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to verify job jacket information by cross-checking contents for accuracy.
• Ability to use calipers, measuring tape, and a ruler accurately.
• Ability to enter or track labor hours and production reporting in an ERP system as trained.
• Ability to complete required paperwork completely, legibly, and accurately.
• Ability to follow quality and environmental management procedures related to the position.
• Ability to perform daily housekeeping and report machine malfunctions to management.
• Ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, related experience, related training, or an equivalent combination.
• Previous experience operating auxiliary equipment such as laminators, cut-to-length machines, guillotine paper cutters, Teknek cleaners, pad printers, laser jet printers, or clicker presses.
• Experience operating Micro Vu equipment.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, and measurement calculations.
• Strong communication skills for working with coworkers, management, and other departments.
• Ability to apply common sense and problem-solving skills in standardized production situations.
• Comfort working in a typical manufacturing environment around moving mechanical parts.
• Interest in cross-training, supporting other operators, and identifying process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate auxiliary production equipment as trained.
• Read and follow work orders, blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Verify job jacket information by cross-checking its contents for accuracy.
• Use calipers, measuring tape, and a ruler to take accurate measurements.
• Enter or track labor hours and production reporting in an ERP system as trained.
• Complete required paperwork fully, legibly, and accurately.
• Follow applicable quality and environmental management procedures.
• Perform daily housekeeping in the work area and report machine malfunctions to management.
• Follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit and debit card payment options.
• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Supportive staffing team throughout the assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed