Machine Operator - Monday - Thursday 4:00am - 4:00pm

CPI Card Group • Fort Wayne, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

CPI Card Group is hiring a Machine Operator for its manufacturing operation. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment while meeting quality, safety, and efficiency standards. Operators inspect machinery, document production metrics, report problems, and work with teammates to meet daily production goals. The facility is described as a new, climate-controlled production environment, with training provided on the machinery used.

This is a seasonal 90-day work assignment, including a 30-day attendance-required period for training. After 75 working days, employees in good standing may be eligible for an offer of full-time employment. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and overtime is required. The hourly rate is $20. The seasonal position does not include benefits such as production attendance or performance bonuses, double time, PTO, or paid holidays. Benefits may become available to employees who transition to permanent positions, subject to the stated eligibility terms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of machine-operation experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, including the ability to distinguish colors.
• Math proficiency for calculating percentages, areas, and volumes.
• Ability to set up computer-aided machinery and a solid understanding of Windows-based computers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Dependability and a track record of good attendance and punctuality.
• Elementary English communication skills.
• Ability to work required overtime.
• Ability to stand for long periods; stoop, walk, bend, pull, and climb; and lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Complete background check, including drug screen, contingent upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Additional technical training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor production-line machinery.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance to help ensure equipment performs optimally.
• Follow safety protocols and collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets and quality standards.
• Accurately document production metrics.
• Promptly communicate issues to management for resolution.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for a full-time employment offer after 75 working days, subject to maintaining good standing.
• Benefits may be available to employees who transition to permanent positions, beginning on the first day of the month after their start date.
• The seasonal position does not offer production attendance bonuses, production performance bonuses, double time, PTO, or paid holidays.
• For permanent employees, the posting lists medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance; FSA; HSA; vacation and holiday pay; tuition reimbursement; and a 401(k) with a company match.
• Competitive pay rates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED