

SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Assembly
Hand tools
machine
Mechanical
Machine Operator
Union Manufacturing Career | Earn $32+/hr Within Your First Year
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
- Afternoon Shift: +$0.55/hour
- Night Shift: +$0.65/hour
- Afternoon: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Night: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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
- Rapid wage progression to $32.69/hour within your first year
- 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
If you're looking for more than just another manufacturing job and want a career with outstanding earning potential, excellent benefits, and long-term stability, apply today with TOPS Staffing! Interviews are now being scheduled.
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