**Machine Operator
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**Union Manufacturing Career | Earn $32+/hr Within Your First Year
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**TOPS Staffing
** is hiring Machine Operators for a growing union manufacturing facility. If you're looking for a company that rewards hard work, offers outstanding benefits, and provides one of the fastest wage progressions in the area, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.
Most new employees begin in an entry-level machine operation role and have the opportunity to bid into different departments and more advanced positions as they gain experience and seniority.
**Pay Progression
**
**Starting Pay:
** $20.00/hour - 65 day contract to hire with TOPS Staffing
**After 60 Days:
** $24.23/hour
**After 6 Months:
** $28.46/hour
**After 1 Year:
**$32.69/hour
**Annual Raises:
** 4% scheduled increases
**Shift Differentials
**
Afternoon Shift: +$0.55/hour
Night Shift: +$0.65/hour
**Available Shifts
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**Afternoon:
** 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
**Night:
** 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
*Monday-Friday schedule with voluntary overtime available during the week and weekends. Daylight shift opportunities become available through the company's internal bidding process.
*
**What You'll Do
**
As a Machine Operator, you'll be trained to work in one or more manufacturing departments depending on business needs. Responsibilities may include:
Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated production equipment
Run welding, assembly, T-bolt, V-band, and other specialized manufacturing machines
Load raw materials and production components into machines
Remove, inspect, and package finished products according to customer specifications
Monitor machine performance and make basic operating adjustments
Perform routine machine maintenance and minor mechanical repairs
Complete quality inspections throughout the production process
Accurately record production and quality information
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S principles
Work as part of a production team to meet daily production goals
Cross-train on multiple machines and departments as opportunities become available
**What We're Looking For
**
High school diploma or GED
Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience is helpful but not required
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills
Ability to pass a mechanical and mathematical aptitude assessment
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Ability to learn new equipment and production processes
**Outstanding Benefits Upon Hire
**
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Scheduled 4% annual wage increases
Union position offering long-term job security
Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans with excellent low or no deductible options
Company pension
Paid vacation and holidays
Shift differential pay
Voluntary overtime opportunities, offering double time pay on Sunday
Stable manufacturing environment with opportunities to advance into higher-skilled positions