Machine Operator

Surge Staffing•Fredericktown, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking dependable and hardworking Machine Operators to join a manufacturing team in Fredericktown, Ohio. The role involves operating production equipment, including washers, shot blast machines, and grinding and polishing equipment. Operators monitor equipment, prepare and finish metal or plastic parts, perform quality inspections, and complete packaging and other general production duties. The position is available on first, second, and third shifts.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude and practical hands-on skills.
Ability to follow instructions and established production procedures.
Comfort performing repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods.
Ability to bend, twist, squat, push, and pull throughout the workday.
Ability to regularly lift 20–25 pounds or more.
Comfort working in varying weather and temperature conditions.
Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, production, or warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Load and unload washers, shot blast machines, and other production equipment.
Monitor machine cycles to ensure equipment operates properly and efficiently.
Operate grinding, polishing, and buffing machines to remove excess material, burrs, and defects from metal or plastic parts.
Grind, sand, clean, and polish workpieces using hand tools and power equipment.
Prepare parts and surfaces for additional manufacturing or finishing processes.
Monitor machine performance, make minor adjustments, and report equipment issues or needed repairs.
Move parts and materials between production areas as needed.
Perform quality inspections to identify defects, damage, or inconsistencies.
Complete packaging and other general production duties.
Follow workplace safety procedures, production guidelines, and personal protective equipment requirements.