Production Line Operator

Prysmian•Marion, IN

4d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient, high‑quality output. This role sets up machines according to production specifications, performs routine checks, troubleshoots mechanical issues, and adjusts settings to optimize performance. The operator follows all safety standards, conducts basic preventive maintenance, and works closely with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment are essential for success in this position. The Production Operator is expected to actively follow all plant safety programs, including SafeStart principles, to maintain awareness of personal and team risk factors throughout each shift. Regular participation in safety training, audits, and hazard‑prevention activities is essential to support a strong safety culture. This role must consistently use required PPE—ear plugs, high‑visibility clothing, safety‑toed shoes, and safety glasses—and comply with all PPE standards established by the facility. The operator is responsible for maintaining a clean and hazard‑free work area, performing machine operation tasks in accordance with safety procedures, and following lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements. Immediate reporting of unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment issues is required. Regular participation in safety training, audits, and hazard‑prevention activities is essential to support a strong safety culture.

Requirements

Solid, stable, and verifiable work history
Ability to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established safety procedures
Physically able to perform frequent standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending
Basic math, reading comprehension, and computer skills required for measuring devices and completing production reporting
Ability to understand and follow quality standards, work instructions, and production specifications
Basic knowledge of measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, or other inspection equipment (as applicable to the operation)
Ability to follow standardized processes and maintain consistency while meeting production requirements
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high‑quality products and minimizing scrap and rework
Understanding of continuous improvement concepts and willingness to participate in quality improvement or root‑cause activities
Willingness to work in a team environment and participate in safety, quality, and production improvement activities
Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain strong attention to detail
Mechanically inclined with the ability to operate industrial equipment and learn machine functions
Willingness to be trained and operate a forklift, hoists, or other material-handling equipment when required

Nice To Haves

Previous industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining production equipment
Setting up machines according to production specifications
Performing routine checks
Troubleshooting mechanical issues
Adjusting settings to optimize performance
Following all safety standards
Conducting basic preventive maintenance
Working closely with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals
Actively following all plant safety programs
Maintaining a clean and hazard‑free work area
Performing machine operation tasks in accordance with safety procedures
Following lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements
Reporting unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment issues