Machine / Production Operator (1st Shift)

Description

Join the Sanderson MacLeod Team!

Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and looking for a hands-on manufacturing career? Sanderson MacLeod is seeking motivated Machine & Production Operators to support our growing production team. Whether you're experienced in manufacturing or looking to start a new career, we offer training, a team-focused environment, and opportunities for growth.

What You'll Do

As a Machine & Production Operator, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality brush products and components while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment and automated production machines. 
• Verify materials.
• Keep machines supplied with materials and components. 
• Perform visual quality inspections and basic measurements using gauges, calipers, and other inspection tools. 
• Assemble, trim, bend, twist, solder, dip, wrap, crimp, or package products as required. 
• Accurately complete production paperwork and track production counts. 
• Identify and report machine issues, excessive scrap, or material shortages. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. 
• Participate in shift meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Work collaboratively with other team members.

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Voluntary overtime available.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive pay and weekly bonus program!
• Stable full-time employment
• On-the-job training
• Safe and team-oriented workplace
• Company committed to quality and continuous improvement

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred. 
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production documentation. 
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, decimals and percentages.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic. 
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior manufacturing, machine operation, assembly or production experience a plus.
• Experience using measuring tools such as gauges, calipers, micrometers or comparators a plus. 

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, standing, walking, and moving throughout the production floor for most of the shift. 
• Frequent use of hands and repetitive motions. 
• Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling materials. 
• Lifting materials up to 30 pounds on occasion. 
• Working around moving machinery and production equipment. 
• Visual inspection of products and materials.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing facility environment. 
• Exposure to loud machinery; hearing protection is required. 
• Safety glasses and other required PPE must be worn. 
• Temperature conditions may vary throughout the year.