Are you mechanically inclined and looking to grow your career in manufacturing?
PeopleShare is hiring a Machine Operator for a well-established company in the Chesapeake, VA area! If you have experience working in fast-paced environments and enjoy hands-on work with machinery, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values quality, safety, and career growth—apply today and start your path to success!
Job Title: Machine Operator
Pay Rate: $17.50 / HR
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Why PeopleShare?
Medical benefits after 30 days
More local offices than other agencies—support if you relocate
Weekly pay through direct deposit
Earn referral bonuses
Machine Operator Job Description
Set up and operate manual & semiautomatic machines for deburring, cleaning/washing, preserving, and packaging machined components
Disassemble and assemble pins & rollers in Ring Gear Housing Assemblies per work orders
Operate and maintain deburring equipment, engravers, washing machines, and rust-prevention equipment
Verify workpiece dimensions using tape measures, go/no-go gauges, and calipers
Complete setup sheets and production & quality logs to document all actions
Follow Process Sheets, Process Maps, SOPs, and Poka-Yoke systems to meet production targets, quality standards, and lead-time requirements
Run and maintain simple equipment such as bandsaws and small presses; cut barstock and tubestock for CNC machining areas
Load/unload parts on simple machine processes under CNC machinist supervision
Move inventory into proper stocking locations; maintain kanban quantities of blanks and raw materials
Operate overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and forklifts (sit-down and stand-up) to stage material; perform manual lifting as required
Perform daily cleaning and light maintenance on assigned machinery; uphold 5S principles in the machine shop
Empty trash, machined chips, scrap metal, and recyclables per environmental policies and maintain related logs
Operate shop-floor equipment such as floor scrubbers, coolant recycling systems, and metal chip briquetters
Assist shop cells and maintenance teams with general cleanup and exceptional 5S projects
Enforce all manufacturing safety and regulatory policies and procedures
Support other company initiatives/projects related to the machine shop as needed
Machine Operator Job Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or assembly environment
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate simple machines and upkeep general machine cell functions
Ability to read and interpret factory orders, shop schedules, blueprints, and engineering drawings
Familiarity with basic measurement devices (tape measure, calipers, go/no-go gauges)
OSHA 10 certification (preferred)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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