Machine Operator - $24/hr. - Night Shift

Location: 3152 Dublin Ln, Ste 102, Bessemer, Alabama 35022 (United States)

Work Shift: 12‑hour B Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Nights)

Pay Rate: $24.00 /hr base + $2.00 /hr shift premium

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and applicable regulations.
• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle.
• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g., speed).
• Operate blow‑mold machines (including wheels, reciprocator or shuttle machines).
• Perform audits, weights, and quality checks.
• Check output to spot machine‑related mistakes or flaws.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Enter data into SPC database for quality‑control measures.
• Troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and conduct minor repairs on blow‑mold and support equipment.
• Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
• Maintain activity logs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience as a machine operator.
• Working knowledge of diverse high‑speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, etc.).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Machine maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Physical stamina and strength; able to stand for long periods.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Holiday and vacation pay.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Learning and training opportunities.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 50 lb.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts in a production setting.
• Loud noise levels.
• Temperature fluctuations between hot and cold depending on season.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in production areas.