Machine Operator
County Materials Family of Companies•Janesville, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Machine Operator is responsible for independently operating, monitoring, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime. The Machine Operator works closely with production leadership to meet quality standards and production targets and plays an important role in maintaining equipment reliability and workplace safety.
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
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Mechanical interest or hands‑on experience (work, school, or hobbies) is a plus, but not required
- Forklift, crane, or equipment experience preferred, 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 skills and measuring tools (such as tape measures) to verify product specifications
- Make routine machine adjustments and assist with basic troubleshooting as needed
- Perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to help keep equipment running safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times
- Work closely with the 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 provided if needed)
- Support general manufacturing and production tasks as assigned
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- 8 Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Referral rewards program
- Wellness program with rewards
- Flexible Savings Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Life Insurance
- $200 Boot Allowance
- Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance
- Optional Uniform Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
