Job Details

Machine Operator

2nd shift available 2 PM-10PM

3rd shift available 11PM - 7AM

About the Company:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face to face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a manufacturing environment. They will do light assembly, test the size of the product and test for any leaks (very simple process), and keep the machine fed so it doesn’t slow down production. They will have simple work instructions to read and follow. Any sort of mechanical ability/understanding is preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operates and tends machines to cut, shape, weld, and bend metal material.
• Observes machine operation to detect machine malfunction.
• Positions, adjusts, and secures work piece against stops, on arbor, or in chuck, fixture, or automatic feeding mechanism manually or using hoist.
• Aligns layout marks with die or blade.
• Extracts or lifts jammed pieces from machine, using fingers, wire hooks, or lift bar.
• Sets machine stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Performs material changes, tool changes, tool set up, additional maintenance after being trained and approved.
• Performs minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoir.

Minimum Requirements:

• Mechanically inclined
• Attention to detail
• Common sense
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Able to read/follow work instructions

What We Offer:

• Projected growth in additional industries/cities/states
• Our promotion philosophy is based off shared core values, matching strengths, and performance not off tenure
• Benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision
• Weekly Pay

Job Type: Contract