Machine Operator (cut thread-2:30pm-11:00pm)

PORTLAND BOLT & MANUFACTURING CO LLC • Portland, OR

81d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending industrial production equipment to support safe, efficient, and quality-driven manufacturing processes. This role ensures parts are produced to specification while maintaining productivity and workplace safety. The position is for the Swing Shift, which runs from 2:30pm to 11:00pm, Monday through Friday, and includes a $2.00 shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic understanding of measurements and units
• Mechanical aptitude or prior hands-on equipment experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods in an industrial setting
• Regular standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling materials and controls
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or climbing
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to balance and work safely around equipment
• Close and distance vision
• Peripheral vision and depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to perform standard setups independently the majority of the time

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery and production line equipment
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures
• Inspect equipment and product for integrity and report abnormalities
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and production areas
• Use material handling equipment such as cranes or forklifts as needed
• Support packing, handling, and general production tasks as assigned
• Perform routine quality checks during machine operation
• Make minor adjustments to maintain product standards
• Troubleshoot basic process or quality issues
• Assist with machine setups and learn more advanced setups over time
• Work effectively with minimal supervision once trained
• Maintain urgency and attention to detail in a production environment

Benefits

• Quarterly performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans- employer pays up to 90% of the cost
• 401(K) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Free, onsite parking
• Onsite gym
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED