About this role
Our staffing firm is partnering with a premier local precision manufacturing facility to hire a dependable Second Ops Machine Operator . If you are looking for a stable role with a consistent 40-hour workweek, excellent company benefits, and a clean, professional shop environment, this is your next career step.
This role focuses on "second operations"—the crucial finishing and post-machining stages that ensure every precision part meets exact tolerances before shipping. We are looking for a true "doer" who loves working with their hands, possesses high mechanical aptitude, and takes pride in a job well done.
This is a 2nd shift role, but you will train on 1st shift.
Your Daily Impact (Key Responsibilities)
Precision Finishing: Perform essential post-machining operations on metal components, including detailed deburring and grinding.
Quality Inspection: Use precision measuring instruments—such as micrometers, calipers, and specialized gauges—to verify that all finished parts meet strict blueprint specifications.
Hand Tool Operation: Safely and effectively utilize a variety of hand tools, air tools, and shop equipment to modify, smooth, and perfect machined parts.
Production Support: Work efficiently alongside the primary machining team to keep production schedules moving on the second shift.
Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized workstation and strictly adhere to all facility safety protocols.
What You Bring to the Team (Requirements)
Mechanical Aptitude: You are highly mechanically inclined and genuinely enjoy working with your hands and using hand tools.
Relevant Experience: Prior hands-on experience performing deburring or metal grinding in a shop or manufacturing environment.
Measurement Literacy: Proven ability to accurately read and interpret calipers, micrometers, and various types of measuring gauges.
Professional Reliability: A strong work ethic paired with a consistent, reliable work history that shows dedication to your past roles.
Screening: All candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $16.00 - $18.00